Favorite Famous People

Today, I would like to show my collection of favorite famous people! 

#1 BRIAN REGAN OMGOMGOMGOMG

Only the funniest guy ever. He and I can relate about food labels.http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0Qa-B7Sg_i4

#2 Emma Stone

I don't often like actresses or people really at all (jkkkkk), but when I saw the movie Easy A, it was my first time seeing this actress and I'm slightly obsessed with her now. I think she is hilarious. The movie was good too, granted strange and at some times vulgar (there was one scene of straight terrible cursing for like a minute that was very unnecessary.) 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tpPct4zcLck

#3 Jennifer Lawrence

I love this dress.

Ok, this girl is hilariously awkward and real. I've watched a couple of her interviews and she is just so casually hilarious just by being so blunt and humble and such. I hope fame doesn't ruin her, but right now, I really like her. She has an awkward laugh too lol. Two words! HUNGER GAMES! I had no idea what that movie was about when it was coming out and I thought it was freaky that it had such a cult following when I heard it was about kids fighting to the death lol. My curiosity gave in and I went and saw it in the theater, and I was pretty stressed out for a good 2 ish hours straight. It really roped me in though, I had to read the books, and then I watched the movie again, and now I want to read the books again. It's different for sure, but good, and that doesn't happen often.

#4 Sandra Bullock

Love those sleeves!

She's a classic. How could I not have her on here. It doesn't help that I think she is so pretty and people used to say I looked like her all through Junior High and High School (guess I grew out of my pretty stage). 
Some of my favorite movies with her:

• While You Were Sleeping
• Speed
• The Net
• Miss Congeniality
• The Blind Side
• The Proposal

#5 James Earl Jones

That voice. How could you not love a man with that voice. He was the voice of Darth Vader. He is like the most epic man ever. He was Mufasa. and he is like 1000 years old.

#6 George Lucas

Only the most creative man on the planet and the inventor of Star Wars. No biggie. Thanks to him, stuff like this will happen: 

#7 Nathan Fillion

He isn't all that attractive, but I love this guy. He was in the series Firefly and now Castle, and the movies I've seen with him in them: Serenity and Waitress. Although he isn't exxxacctly a good guy in Waitress. 

That's all for now....

Color: Things that make me happy

First, here is an adorable Improv Flash Mob video i found online. 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=POJEkwv-Oss&feature=player_embedded

and another funny improv "The Mute Button" 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4BZi1wN6Nbc&feature=player_embedded

And here are pictures that make me happy.

http://colormekatie.blogspot.com/

Confetti, paint, balloons, tights, all so colorful! How could you not be happy after stuff like this??

DANCE

For those of you who don't know, I love to dance. LOVE IT. All kinds! Randomly, swing, and I'd love to learn more. Even when I look like a complete fool or only can think of two moves, it makes me happy. Here are a collection of dance pictures that I love that I have found over my time browsing the internet.

I love this picture, it's so classy

I WANT to be able to do this.

This is insane!

gorrrrgeous

insane!

 Oh, how I ADORE pictures in the rain

love!

beautiful!

cutesies!

Unfortunately, my dear boyfriend hates dancing, but we were able to get a few kind of dancing pictures last year:

Compared to the others though....we need some work. The pictures are so lovely. 

Must sleep now, 
peace.

A Change of Pace and Current Obsessions

In case you haven't noticed, I've been treating this blog as more of a half personal / half illness blog. Honestly, it was getting a little depressing for me, and I made this as an outlet to help me feel better. So this is what makes me feel better right now. 
So now there are going to be more pictures, more stories, more happiness! That's the goal for life anyway.

Because honestly, food is poison. I'm not safe anymore! 
fruits and veggies = must be organic. 
water / bathing = react to chemicals used in water
sugars = death
most commonly used preservatives in all foods = death
all foods that normally sooth stomachs: bananas / breads / crackers = death
milk / cheese / butter / happiness = death
ETC ETC ETC


I GIVE UP! 

I just want to be like, "Forget eating! I'll drink water and call it quits!" and then I'm like, 
"BUT WATER IS POISON!"

Back to where I was. 
So the rest of this post will be about current things I think are beautiful or fun or I like. 

FASHION:
Let's start with this amazing dress: 

Gorgeous!!!! Only WAY too expensive ($118, who are they kidding?! I could get 10 dresses for that!) and I also don't think it would fit right. Dresses that have that middle seam always look HORRIBLE on me. It needs to be higher or lower. This dress is from some website named Nastygal or something, but they have really unique and cool stuff, and tons of high waisted shorts, which I LOVE and never can find. 

MUSIC:
Here are two new songs I have been listening to that I like. They will become unbearable within a week, I'm sure, but for now: 

Hello by Karmin
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1xbhnocbA9Q

Vegas Girl by Conor Maynard
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RasIHkNw9mQ

and I've been on a slow oldies (childhood) binge today: 

Everything You Want by Vertical Horizon
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rZoD8JEFjAE

Miracle by Vertical Horizon
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fxQXtJvIEEA

The Reason by Hoobastank
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fV4DiAyExN0

FOOD: 
I really want to make these sugar free marshmallows. I've been craving gluten sugar happiness free rice crispies. 
http://zscupoftea.com/2010/07/11/best-homemade-marshmallows-sugar-and-corn-syrup-free-gfcf/

Ingredients:

1 1/2 tbsp. gelatin
1/2 cup ice cold water
1/2 cup agave nectar
1/8 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. vanilla extract

Method:

Chill a large mixing bowl and a balloon whisk (the bigger, the better, and hey, a ball whisk works, too) in the freezer for a few minutes. (You may also do it in the fridge, but doing it in the freezer is faster.)

Soften gelatin over half of the cold water (1/4 cup) in the chilled mixing bowl. Meanwhile, cook the water, agave nectar, and salt over medium heat, covered, for 3 minutes. Increase heat slightly to bring it to a gentle boil and cook until it reaches soft ball stage or registers 235 to 240ºF on a candy thermometer. Remove from heat.

Pour the syrup slowly into the softened gelatin, whisking gently. When all the syrup is poured in, increase your speed and mix vigorously. It will start frothing and gradually continue to thicken and increase in volume. Keep on mixing until it’s very thick (see photos for reference), at a spreadable consistency similar to smooth, soft peak-stage meringue but thicker and bouncy. Add the vanilla extract and whip for about 1 minute longer.

Scrape the marshmallow into a pan using a rubber spatula (preferably flexible). Spread evenly. It starts setting almost immediately after whipping, so get it into the pan as quickly as possible or it will set in the mixing bowl and be difficult to spread evenly. Cover pan with plastic wrap and wait until fully set (if it’s a hot day, storing it in the fridge may help). Use a clean knife, preferably serrated, (no dusting required) to cut the marshmallow into squares. 

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ADORABLE ANIMALS: 

THINGS THAT MAKE ME BELIEVE IN ROMANCE AND FANTASY AGAIN:

HOT AIR BALLOONS, DUH:

 QUOTES: 

and that is is for now. 

Fare thee well, 

Cheerio.

Week 3 of school & Aggie Ring

For reference here, I'm talking about the week of September 10-14th.
I'll skip straight to that Friday. 
OMG AGGIE RING!!!!!!!!
There are college rings, and then, then, there are Aggie Rings. 
Trust me, there is a difference. Here is some info on the Aggie Ring Tradition. 

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The ring worn by all Aggie graduates is the same except for the class year. This serves as a common link for former students. When an Aggie sees the ring on another Aggie's hand, a spontaneous reunion occurs.

The Aggie Ring is one of the most symbolic of our traditions. Everything seen on the ring represents a value that an Aggie should hold. On the top is a large shield, which symbolizes the desire to protect the reputation of the university. The 13 stripes on the shield represent the 13 original states of America. The five stars on the shield refer to the phases of development of any Aggie: mind or intellect; body; spiritual attainment; emotional poise; and integrity of character. The eagle symbolizes agility and power, and the ability to reach great heights.

The large star on the side of the ring symbolizes the Seal of Texas. The five-pointed star is encircled with a wreath of olive and laurel leaves symbolizing achievement and a desire for peace. The live oak leaves symbolize the strength to fight for our country and our state. The leaves are joined at the bottom by an encircling ribbon to show the necessity of joining these two traits to accomplish one's ambition to serve.

An ancient cannon, a saber, and a rifle are on the other side of the ring and symbolize how citizens of Texas fought for their land and are determined to defend it. The saber stands for valor and confidence, while the rifle and cannon stand for a preparedness and defense. The crossed flags of the United States and Texas recognize an Aggie's dual allegiance to both nation and state.

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This is right after we got our rings together!!

Gig 'em!

awwwww our rings :)

 The above is the picture from our Ring Dunk and my Ring Dunk Pitcher. This is an unofficial Aggie Tradition, but nonetheless an important tradition that is followed. 
The idea of it, is that you put your ring in the pitcher and fill the pitcher with beer and then chug the thing until you get the ring, thus your Ring Dunk. 
You can dunk in different beverages, but beer is the most common of course, and due to peer pressure, what every guy dunks in. 

I dunked in Spring Water, like a friggin bawwwsssss. Man, though, that stuff is thick! I seriously didn't know if I'd finish it lol. But I made it through! I also didn't put my ring in my pitcher because I already have a chipped tooth, the idea creeps me out, and I didn't want to accidentally choke or something. Besides no one noticed, they were too busy watching everyone else to see when they would throw up. Because you either throw up, get horribly sick, or you are completely drunk for the rest of the night. 

I'd say 95% throw up.

In the picture above, the dunkers had: 
Bud Select 55, Bud Select 55, Spring Water! unknown beer, unknown beer, Smirnoffs
threw up, didn't, didn't, threw up, threw up, didn't.

Guess we were about 50% that night. But I had water. so 60% threw up? I don't know why I always bring out statistics lol. 

LOOK AT THIS BEAUTIFUL RING:

windfaoiwjefgoindgfnad beautiful. 
UNFORTUNATELY, it was too big. I had to take it in to get resized and I won't get it back for a few weeks :(((((
Better than losing it though. I had gotten a 5.5 but it kept falling off, so I'm getting it resized to a 5.25.

After the ring dunk we went to northgate for a bit, but didn't stay too long. 

That week was also Autocross, so I went with Jonathan. 

Man. I cannot express how much I want to autocross so badly. It almost hurts lol. It's like being in a room full of amazing cameras and not being able to push any of the buttons, just watching everyone else use them. Jonathan offered to let me run in his car, buttttttttt, I don't know. I don't like using other people's expensive belongings. Plus I haven't driven a manual since February. AND it's is most highly prized possession that he has put thousands of dollars of work into. It doesn't exactly put me in a comfortable position. 

ANYWAY, I took pictures with my slow zoom lens. (it's a sigma 50-200 f/4-5.6, but man, is it one slow lens in low light aka no sun/clouds) I was seriously waiting like 3-4 seconds between each shot. It was agonizing. I was also experimenting with full manual. 

Ended up going around :

ISO 200
1/100 sec
f/13

That's all I can remember from SENIOR YEAR: WEEK 3. CAPTAINS LOG COMPLETE.

Valediction.

Name.