Blog Challenge *Day 10*

Another really good one!!! Day 10: What is your guilty pleasure?
STARING AT THIS PHOTO FOR MINUTES AT A TIME.

Why? Because these are cool persons and I wish I were them. But since I'm not I still have to work to get into Varsity (ALSO THEY ARE VERY, VEEEEERRRRY HOT GUYS OBVIOUSLY). 
I also like eating chocolate chips straight out of the bag but since that's not good for you I don't do it as often as I look at that picture. 
Yeet.

Blog Challenge *Day 9*

Aw, great.
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If you could have any job in the world, what would it be?
Yay, I get to talk about something that I have literally no idea about!!!
All right, I know what I want to do. The questionable part is how it'll turn out. 
If I could have any job I'd do several things. For the main source of income I'd do design work- interior or fashion or architecture- from home. You can do that, you know. I like that. 
Then, on the side, I'd be a jazz musician for fun. I'd have a room full of trumpets to play. I'd probably be a guest soloist for the local wind symphony, too. I'd also teach private trumpet lessons, either at home or at a school. Best to educate the next generation of musicians. 
Aside from that, I'd help the band department run the marching band over the summer. That is just fun. No paycheck needed. 
Well, that's the end. Since I didn't have any pics we'll get out some more random gifs instead.

...That escalated quickly.
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Ah...okay...?
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Blog Challenge *Day 8*

On to the next day: Discuss a moment you felt satisfied with your life. 

Hang on, I need to trawl through a bunch of memories and find a good one...

Ah, here we are. I didn't know it at the time, but this moment:

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Marching band! You might groan and say, "Not more of that!" But really. Marching band is so much more than the geeky summer thing it's said to be. It's truly being part of a team, and it's hard work. Since I didn't hardly know what I was doing half the time during the summer, I looked to my peers (aka the rest of the trumpets) for help and support. I got it. Like I said, I didn't realize it at the time, but in marching band I had discovered my niche. I wonder if I exist to do marching band...?
But yes. I realized after the marching season that my place was certainly in marching band and that I was pleased with my life while I marched. I always look forward to the summers because I feel so alive and in place during the marching season. Seriously. It's my reason for existing. :) Not really, but it feels like it.

Blog Challenge *Day 7*

This is another good one: What were your favorite childhood toys?
My mom and dad would know better than me on this one, but I'll put what I remember. 
I had one of those push cars. According to my dad, we brought it home, put it together, and by that night I was running. Not walking- running. Maybe I should take up track or something.

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Then I had blocks. Sooo many blocks. I had wooden blocks and Duplo blocks and more. The Duplo blocks, however, succeeded in hooking me on Legos later. I have a theory about Duplo blocks, and that is that they're made to get kids started early so that they'll for sure buy Legos when they're older.

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Next up was probably the Plan City wooden parking garage and train set. Are you seeing a trend here? I was in to vehicles and building toys, instead of Barbies and that trash. This is a good thing. I am not a girly girl. I don't mind getting my hands dirty. But here's the parking garage and train I was talking about.

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This was such a hit for me that I soon wanted the airport and roundhouse to go with it. I never got either of those things, but I did spend a lot of happy hours running around the house with the cars and the road pieces, putting them together into highways and such.

Then came the horses! So many horses! The most precious of them all is Seabiscuit.

~Le Biscuit~

The Biscuit is the special plush animal that I keep beyond my childhood. He lives in that white bookcase and looks out the window. He's actually not that old because I only got him last year but it feels like I've always had him. Yeah. The horses are special.

So that's all about that. The horses are the most special, although I've actually still got all the other stuff in my basement still. Creepy? Nah. I just haven't bothered to sell it yet. Which in all honesty I will probably never get to.

Blog Challenge *Day 6*

Day 6 poses a question I don't have a legit answer for. 
What is your Zodiac sign and does it fit your personality?
This is honestly a mystery to me. I'm a Gemini, which by general consensus means I'm fairly two-faced. WHY. Honestly I think all that stuff is a big hodgepodge of nonsense, which according to my friend Ceci is typical of a Gemini. 
Here's the Gemini horse from Breyer:

From Breyer

And here's the description:
"May 21 - June 20: Geminis are energetic, quick, and full of energy.  Like a spirited Arabian horse, they can be charming and friendly and then gone in a flash!  Geminis are the most social sign of the zodiac, outgoing and curious, though they can get bored and restless easily.  This sign's color is bright and sunny yellow, like their spirited and charming dispositions.  The Gemini sign is The Twins, and not surprisingly, they love team sports and work great with others."     --Breyer
I have a bone to pick with whoever originally came up with the Zodiac signs. They made too many generalizations. For one, I don't usually enjoy team sports, and in my own opinion I work just okay with other people. If given the choice, I'd rather work on a project alone than with a group except in cases like AP Geo when I could use some help. Still, I don't think I fit that bit of it. I also REALLY don't fit into my sign because in NO WAY am I the most social of my friends (they're all different Zodiac signs). No way should I be in the most social group, because I don't talk much with people I don't know well, plus I'm a natural introvert.
This is a bit closer:

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Except I'm not really always on the move or excellent at mimicking. I'm just okay at it... have I even ever tried mimicking somebody? I'm not sure... yeah.
Also Ceci says that my periodical clumsiness is a Gemini thing. I don't know why. She certainly seems to think that I'm a Gemini through and through with my quirks and such, but I don't really agree. Leaving the entirety of my life up to the stars is pushing it. I can be in control if I want (I do want).
Now this is just sad (not because it doesn't have what I want, but because it's stupid).

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I'm not letting that determine my love life, thnx. I'll do it all myself. And not a word from you, Ceci. Zodiac signs haven't got it all figured out. I find many faults in them myself.
In all I don't think I really fit in the Gemini category, despite my friends' urging to the opposite. Also people need to stop letting it go to their heads. It's all a bunch of nonsense. Just get in control of life; don't let life control you.
Yep.

Blog Challenge *Day 5*

Day 5. What are your favorite comfort foods and why?
Good question. I don't like to eat all the time, but I do have a few foods I can't live without.
a) Banana-chocolate muffins.

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Why? Because my mom and I like making these together. They remind me of home.
b) Corned beef brisket.

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Why? It's traditional- and it's Irish! Something about the texture and flavor just can't be met by other meat. Maybe it's my tiny Irish heritage coming out. Unfortunately this is only available in March, so it's a once-a-year thing.
c) Chips and salsa.

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Why? Quick and easy. They're great party food, too.
d) Crystallized ginger.

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Why? OH MY GOSH this stuff is sooo good. If you've never tried it you're missing out. It also soothes stomach aches and sore throats, so it doesn't just taste good. Go get some. You won't regret it.
Yep. Bye for now. The birthday was good, by the way.

Blog Challenge *Day 4*

*MY BIRTHDAY IS ALMOST HERE.*
Ah, this'll be a controversial one. 

Day 4: Discuss your views on religion. 

Hmmm.

Well, since I haven't been to church since I was about 3, I can say that church/religion is kind of overrated. Now, if you want to believe in God and all that, then fine. I won't judge you for it. Religion means little or nothing to me, so you can believe in whatever you like and be my friend.

I do think we should all try to be good people. That's one good thing church does for you- it teaches morals. That part is good. Try to be nice, forgiving, and not selfish and you'll do fine in life. But if you're an agnostic/atheist, don't be too hard on people that do believe in that religion stuff. Ever seen those "Coexist" bumper stickers? We could all do with some of those.  

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Religion shouldn't be such a fighting point. I know for a fact, having grown up in solid Mormon country, that it's hard to live among a majority and face the "When-are-you-coming-to-church" stuff. But I survived. Just be kind and say, "No, thanks." Then you won't create unnecessary grudges in the community or anything. 

What I really don't like in religion is how it meshes with society. Like in Islam, women aren't treated very fairly at all; they're forced to wear those black robe-things whenever they leave the house, and fundamental Islam prohibits the practice of "Western leisure activities" like surfing the internet, listening to music, playing sports, whatever. They think everybody should use their free time to study religion, which is why I hope ISIS doesn't succeed in taking over the world- not that they really have a chance- because I don't think I could live without internet. But I still don't judge people for being Muslims. They can do what they want. 
That's basically the whole idea. Just be nice to people and think, "They can do what they want without me judging them because I'm a nice person." Lesson of the day: coexist. 
Thnx for hearing me out.