Hey everyone! I'm back at looooong long last. You realize, of course, that the last time I posted was May or June. That's pretty bad.
So I'm in school again! High school, that is. But just high school? Ho, no, not just. I'm dual-enrolling. That means I'm taking a college class PLUS my normal high school classes. It's extra work, let me tell you, and a big reworking of my schedule.
But I don't mind as much as how I write leads you to believe. :P The college class (French) is actually pretty fun! My teacher is excellent- really makes me excited about learning the language. And change (reworking my schedule) isn't all bad. It makes me flexible and challenges me to work harder to finish my schoolwork by at least 9 PM! (Haha, just kidding. Not THAT late.) Plus I've got the added benefit of being able to say "I'm in college AND high school. Boo yah!"
Anyhow, that's my life at present. Doodling about and working my tail off in school. I really do enjoy learning, but it's just tough to have so much to do. I've heard that this year of school was tough, but I really didn't realize HOW tough.
And...guess what? I'm auditioning for a play next monday! Yes! I am INSANE! But still, it'll give me something fun to do. Something to do that isn't school, thank heaven! That is, if I get in. I'll let you know how that turns out!
And I'll try to update more often.
-Tina
p.s. Like the new header? A product of photoshop and lots of fun. :)
Thursday, September 24, 2009
Tuesday, May 19, 2009
Writing binges...
School is winding down and I'm coming to the end of school for the year.
The problem with this is that I have a problem with finishing my school papers. I'll begin them on the specified day, but I won't finish them. I'll have this file of incomplete papers on my computer and I'll keep putting off doing them.
I'm homeschooled, but this doesn't mean that I don't have to get my papers graded. Oh no. I'm sure as heck not that lucky. I use a program named Seton Home Study School and I have to upload my papers to the internet for the graders at Seton to grade them. That's how I get transcripts and report cards etc.
The transcripts aren't available unless my papers are uploaded and graded, and my papers can't be uploaded and graded unless I write them. Thus one can see my dilemma. Added to this is that I need to take classes at the community college this fall and they need my transcripts.
My mom has been urging me to write my papers for this reasons but I've been putting her off. My dad learned of this on monday, and do you know what he did?
He told me that I couldn't do anymore normal school until I finished my papers. Told me I had to go on a writing binge. And there is the inspiration for this post and its title. Luckily, I finished them all by the friday of that week and I'm catching up on school this week.
Writing binges are productive. I'm all caught up! I guess it should be a lesson for me, but I still don't like finishing my papers. Thank heaven for school ending soon!
-Tina
The problem with this is that I have a problem with finishing my school papers. I'll begin them on the specified day, but I won't finish them. I'll have this file of incomplete papers on my computer and I'll keep putting off doing them.
I'm homeschooled, but this doesn't mean that I don't have to get my papers graded. Oh no. I'm sure as heck not that lucky. I use a program named Seton Home Study School and I have to upload my papers to the internet for the graders at Seton to grade them. That's how I get transcripts and report cards etc.
The transcripts aren't available unless my papers are uploaded and graded, and my papers can't be uploaded and graded unless I write them. Thus one can see my dilemma. Added to this is that I need to take classes at the community college this fall and they need my transcripts.
My mom has been urging me to write my papers for this reasons but I've been putting her off. My dad learned of this on monday, and do you know what he did?
He told me that I couldn't do anymore normal school until I finished my papers. Told me I had to go on a writing binge. And there is the inspiration for this post and its title. Luckily, I finished them all by the friday of that week and I'm catching up on school this week.
Writing binges are productive. I'm all caught up! I guess it should be a lesson for me, but I still don't like finishing my papers. Thank heaven for school ending soon!
-Tina
Monday, May 11, 2009
I've noted...
That I never post. That is SAD. I'm a sad, sad little girl.
Heh, okay, personal quotes are over.
So guess what? My brother-in-law elect just graduated! WHOO-HOO! We went. It was pretty dang fun.
Also, when we arrived home after our seven hour trip from the graduation place-thing, my AlphaSmart Neo had arrived! Check it out, it rocks so far. It's essentially a keyboard with a snickers bar sized screen that is awesome for keeping one on track writing and not getting distracted by the internet, etc. In other words, its AWESOME!
I didn't win the film festival :( by the way, but I got a $10 gift card for participating! Hurray! Here's it, for all who wanted to watch:
It was very fun to make, for the record.
I'm procrastinating schoolwise today, but I should start soon. I end school in June! I'm so excited! YAY!
Okay, back on topic(ish). I was just referred to this amazingly funny blog post comparing Edward Cullen to other fictional characters, and who would beat who in a fight. Click.
Example:
Arguably the most powerful of the X-Men (that discussion for another blog), this mutant hero has at least 70 years on Cullen. Advantages: Wolverine (Logan to his friends), to my recollection, has never stalked a woman 90 years his junior, and the only thing sparkly about him is his razor-sharp claws.
Powers
The Skinny:
Probably the most even match of this exercise. While Cullen may have an advantage in speed, Wolverine has an edge in combat experience. Also, when Wolverine enters his "battle rage" he relies purely on instinct to control his actions. Edward mind-reading advantage would therefore be nullified.
The Verdict:
By virtue of this being a near-even match, I am tempted to call it a draw, but since Wolverine's Adamantium claws are made of the strongest substance in the known universe, I'm assuming Cullen won't be able to deliver the decapitation required for a killing blow. On the other hand, said Adamantium can cut through simply anything, which therefore must include vampire flesh. Winner: Wolverine.
Loves it.
Enjoy! I leave now to do school (:P)
Heh, okay, personal quotes are over.
So guess what? My brother-in-law elect just graduated! WHOO-HOO! We went. It was pretty dang fun.
Also, when we arrived home after our seven hour trip from the graduation place-thing, my AlphaSmart Neo had arrived! Check it out, it rocks so far. It's essentially a keyboard with a snickers bar sized screen that is awesome for keeping one on track writing and not getting distracted by the internet, etc. In other words, its AWESOME!
I didn't win the film festival :( by the way, but I got a $10 gift card for participating! Hurray! Here's it, for all who wanted to watch:
It was very fun to make, for the record.
I'm procrastinating schoolwise today, but I should start soon. I end school in June! I'm so excited! YAY!
Okay, back on topic(ish). I was just referred to this amazingly funny blog post comparing Edward Cullen to other fictional characters, and who would beat who in a fight. Click.
Example:
Arguably the most powerful of the X-Men (that discussion for another blog), this mutant hero has at least 70 years on Cullen. Advantages: Wolverine (Logan to his friends), to my recollection, has never stalked a woman 90 years his junior, and the only thing sparkly about him is his razor-sharp claws.
Powers
- Can regenerate any damage, up to and including being disintegrated.
- Superhuman senses and agility.
- Skeleton is coated with a nigh-indestructible layer of Adamantium.
- Claws of same Adamantium, which can cut through everything.
- Can move on after a personal tragedy instead of dwelling on it for nearly a century.
The Skinny:
Probably the most even match of this exercise. While Cullen may have an advantage in speed, Wolverine has an edge in combat experience. Also, when Wolverine enters his "battle rage" he relies purely on instinct to control his actions. Edward mind-reading advantage would therefore be nullified.
The Verdict:
By virtue of this being a near-even match, I am tempted to call it a draw, but since Wolverine's Adamantium claws are made of the strongest substance in the known universe, I'm assuming Cullen won't be able to deliver the decapitation required for a killing blow. On the other hand, said Adamantium can cut through simply anything, which therefore must include vampire flesh. Winner: Wolverine.
Loves it.
Enjoy! I leave now to do school (:P)
Thursday, January 22, 2009
Film Festival and other filming goody things!
Last blog post (yeah, it was last year ;) and more than a month ago, sorry!) I mentioned a film contest that, then, would be happening in a month or so. The month has passed!
I made a short 8 minute 30 second long film for the library film festival- It's called The Principal's Office. My friend Tori and I made a film like it while we were bored at her dad's office building one day. Here's a video of part of it so you can get the gist. My other friend Grace and I made a new version, with new characters and a plot twist at the very end! I'll post the youtube link on here to show it to you guys once it's up there.
SO! The film contest is in a coupla weeks and I really, really hope my film gets in. I wanted to enter the contest last year, but I didn't because I just put it off and put it off... Yeah :P. Pretty lazy of me, I know. It'd be super awesome if my film won a prize- People's Best of Show gets $100, which isn't shabby at all, and the other prizes are $75 and $50.
Wish me luck! I'll try to get some graphics up later.
-Tina
I made a short 8 minute 30 second long film for the library film festival- It's called The Principal's Office. My friend Tori and I made a film like it while we were bored at her dad's office building one day. Here's a video of part of it so you can get the gist. My other friend Grace and I made a new version, with new characters and a plot twist at the very end! I'll post the youtube link on here to show it to you guys once it's up there.
SO! The film contest is in a coupla weeks and I really, really hope my film gets in. I wanted to enter the contest last year, but I didn't because I just put it off and put it off... Yeah :P. Pretty lazy of me, I know. It'd be super awesome if my film won a prize- People's Best of Show gets $100, which isn't shabby at all, and the other prizes are $75 and $50.
Wish me luck! I'll try to get some graphics up later.
-Tina
Monday, December 15, 2008
Oh dear....
I haven't posted in a really, really long time. Sorry about that!
I finished NaNo WriMo, for anyone who wants to know. My novel, Legends, ended at about 58,312 words, at about 17 minutes to midnight on November 30th. Talk about cutting it close!
I took some advice of a published author (the advice was posted on the NaNo site) and read my book from a readers perspective and didn't edit as I went along. I saw alot of things and mistakes that I might not have seen otherwise. Now I'm writing a 20 page summary to send to some friends and fellow novelists to tear apart, so I can fix my plot holes and tell my story in a more logical fashion. Whew. It's a crazy business, let me tell you!
I haven't done much graphic-making lately, but here are my paltry offerings:
1-5: The Chronicles of Narnia
6-7: Star Wars
Comments are lovely
Credit is necessary (Credit Hopeless Ramblings)
NO Hyperlinking!
I finished NaNo WriMo, for anyone who wants to know. My novel, Legends, ended at about 58,312 words, at about 17 minutes to midnight on November 30th. Talk about cutting it close!
I took some advice of a published author (the advice was posted on the NaNo site) and read my book from a readers perspective and didn't edit as I went along. I saw alot of things and mistakes that I might not have seen otherwise. Now I'm writing a 20 page summary to send to some friends and fellow novelists to tear apart, so I can fix my plot holes and tell my story in a more logical fashion. Whew. It's a crazy business, let me tell you!
I haven't done much graphic-making lately, but here are my paltry offerings:
1-5: The Chronicles of Narnia
6-7: Star Wars
Comments are lovely
Credit is necessary (Credit Hopeless Ramblings)
NO Hyperlinking!
-Christina
P.S. There's a film contest happening at the library in a month or so. I'll try to remember to update on that.
P.S. There's a film contest happening at the library in a month or so. I'll try to remember to update on that.
Friday, November 7, 2008
It's A Love Story, Baby Just Say Yes!
I LOVE Love Story by Taylor Swift. It's adorable. I usually as a rule don't like Taylor Swift at all, but I saw that the music video for Love Story was the second most popular on itunes a while back and went to youtube to check it out. I love the music video too.
So, I started making some Love Story music video graphics. I've only done some with one picture, but I'm going to get the rest of the caps for the video asap.
And I almost forgot! NaNo WriMo (National Novel Writers Month, click the link to learn about it) is happening this month and I'm doing it! I'm up to 13,603 words. Very exciting. Read the summary of my novel HERE, under Novel Info.
Enjoy the graphics! :
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Tuesday, November 4, 2008
Another Cinderella Story!
I've been making some graphics of the movie Another Cinderella Story with Selena Gomez and Drew Seeley. Pretty good flick- lots better than it's predecessor. There's an iffy scene in it though, where the two main characters tango. You can well imagine how cringe-inducing that is. She's just wrapping her legs around him and... oh well. It's a cool dance, just too intimate.
It makes pretty good graphics, though!
It makes pretty good graphics, though!
I'm pleased with the outcome of all but the first.
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Much love,
Tina
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