The longer I leave my blog un-updated, the harder it is for me to get back into the swing of things. Why? Because I put up this ridiculous barrier of perfection. The lapse of time between posts must mean I’m making something fantastic, right? So the next post must be the most AWESOME thing to ever hit the internet, or else I am a failure at life (see also: lack of videos). pfft.
Well, I’m sick of this dumb mental restriction. I need to throw some caution to the wind and just put SOMETHING on my blog. (side lulz: “Say some words, ANY words will do!”)
This is something: Happy Veterans’ Day!
Commence regular updates.
My sister snuck this photo of me while I was sleeping. She sent it to me with the attached note: “Hi! I’m Princess Giselle!” (from one of my favorite movies, Enchanted!). My friend Beth decided to run with the idea and created this masterpiece below. It is full of awesome!
Those of you that don’t know Beth are missing out because she is so much fun to be around, and she knows how to strum a mean [rock band] guitar. Thanks Beth! :)
I have lots of photos and videos to process from my trip! I have a few up on Flickr, but there are many left to post. My sister made an AWEEEEESOME stop-motion video using her photos. It’s her very first video ever (can you believe it?!), so go tell her how fantastic she is!
In other news, my college acceptance count is now 5 for 6. My first (and hopefully only) rejection came last week. One more month to wait until I can make a decision. I’m so busy researching the programs at schools and planning campus visits. May is going to fly by.
Basically I have a huge to-do list, including behind-the-scenes stuff here too, so hang tight!
I’m finally packed. I always get the feeling that TSA will rifle through my checked luggage because the tangle of cables and chargers in my bags looks suspicious. For most people, travel anxiety is related to fear of falling out the sky… my fear is that a TSA agent will see my underwear in my luggage. /cry
Here’s what I know of our itinerary: Today - 11-hour flight to Japan! (TSA please don’t take my knitting needles) 4/12 - arrive in Tokyo. We’re doing an uber-touristy 6-day tour. 4/16 - flight from NRT to TPE Taiwan! My mom has seekrit plans that I think involve hiking? eek. 4/20 - fly home to good old LAX
7:00 am - Wake up 7:05 am - Blink the bleariness out of eyes and get out of bed 7:06 am - Lumber over to laptop 7:07 am - Check School A for any changes in admission status 7:08 am - Check School B for any changes in admission status 7:10 am - Frustrated, check transfer student forums for any news 7:10-7:30 am - Go through various states of hope and dejection 7:31 am - Check email/twitter and be glad that at least the internets still like me 7:40 am - Plod on towards the rest of the day with the help of breakfast
The longer I leave my blog un-updated, the harder it is for me to get back into the swing of things. Why? Because I put up this ridiculous barrier of perfection. The lapse of time between posts must mean I’m making something fantastic, right? So the next post must be the most AWESOME thing to ever hit the internet, or else I am a failure at life (see also: lack of videos). pfft.
