Speechless

Ohhhhh man.

I just wanted to make a quick blog post since I just can't focus at all on my homework tonight. I was named Assistant Drum Major (For the Field Shows) for the QHHS Band just about a little of 2.5 hours ago....and it was *a*m*a*z*i*n*g*! I have to thank all of you, for your support, your encouragement, and your faith. I love you all!

....Still ectastic about the whole ordeal. =D
I honestly don't think i'll be able to sleep at all tonight.
Jeez.
Man.
Wow.
Ok, i'll stop obsessing! haha

Thanks Again to EVERYONE!!!!
=D =D

♥♥ Marceaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa! =] ♥♥

Third of May

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For all you Art History Geeks. (Or anyone who gets this)

Oh, and Congratulations to Priscila for scoring a job as a Lifeguard for the City of Palmdale. I'm so proud of her. It took a lot of effort, and it makes me happy to see her succeed! I wish you the best of luck! Heres to You Pris! =D

Family Get Together was last weekend. I have to say, I enjoyed it much more than I thought I would. It wasn't so awkard between my second cousins, and I got to learn a lot of my mom's side of the family history. (I am Swiss, and Irish and that schizophrenia runs in the family on my mothers side[That one wasn't so great to learn about]) Agoura Hills is such a green, pretty place...not like this ugly desert. All us women made some wreaths, so when I find the camera, i'll post the pics. Altogether it was a lovely day.

Drum Major tryouts were last wednesday (4/29) and I am soooooo relieved they are over. I'm missing practice, especially with all the friends i've made. It was a really cool experience and was much different than what I had expected. I'm glad I got to participate in it.

If you ever go to the Sagebrush Cafe down in Quartz Hill, make sure you go when Taylor is working there. Then ask for a "Chocolate Dream on Hazlenut Syrup". Taylor came up with that one, and it is amazing! =D

The Trip is a little over a week away, and i'm soooo super excited! I'm having less doubts about my ears, now that the doctor has me flushing my sinuses with steroids to keep them open which keeps my Eustachian Tubes open. (Sorry about that last sentence) McQ showed us a tenative itinerary the other day, and it looks like we'll be having a blast! I can't wait!

Well, I should be doing Art History, or continue studying for the AP Chem. So i'm going to end this post here. Sorry for the lack of pictures! I hope everyone has a good week and a very nice Cinco de Mayo on tuesday!

-Marc-UHHH!♥

I've Been Secant You For a While

Wow. I'm sorry it has taken so long to post. For the past few weeks, homework, and drum major have been on my schedule. And in the event in which I don't have to do anything for either of those, I'm usually caught napping. =D

So lets see....before spring break is about where I left off. I'll try to cover some big, or interesting(At least to Me) events that has happened.

Solo/Ensemble Festival 2009 --- It was really awesome. I wish I could have seen more performances, but I helped the whole day as a runner/bouncer. Good experience, but I think I prefer to be the performer in that case....Congrats to everyone. You all did GREAT. =D

Spring Break was spent very well indeed. =] Over the course of a week, I went to see Knowing (I don't suggest seeing it. It's not great acting and it's just really depressing), hung out with my friends, rode bikes in Newport, and hung out with a really old friend who came to visit from Florida. It went by faster than I had really wanted it to, but it was nice to get back into the routine of school. (Except the HW) Here are some of the pics from the beach.

my mom and aunt being silly.

In case you can't read the flag it says,

"Wine a Bit. You'll Feel Better"

Julia and her Dad. =]

Julia, Me, and Pris

Look at the Sand Dunes! HAH

I got sand in my band-aid though. ='[

Priscila and I climbed out on those
rocks...it was actually really scary!

(But oh soooo pretty on the end.)

Feet picture! =]
Mine is the one with the blue toenails.
HAHA

So besides that, I can't really remember much. My mind is fuzzy. I think it's been taken over by memorizing Art History and Chemistry equations. School has been School, and I'm really ready for it to be over already. gosh! About a month left though...so I'm pretty excited.

Right now I should be studying for the AP Chem, or working on my routine for drum major (What with the tryouts being next wednesday and all...) but I need to blog. It's ridiculous.

So I thought I would add this pic to this post simply because I think it is cool. Maybe I'm immature because I like it, frankly I don't care. HAha, I made it at lunch a few weeks ago. I guess I can say its Aesthetically Pleasing. =D And there is something in me where I have a big urge to draw faces on fruit. (I can give credit to my tenoras for that)

We have a upcoming concert for QHHS. I'm kind of excited for it. Not too happy about some of the pieces we'll be playing, but I think it will be nice. (I hope) May 5th. Wooh, in honor of Cinco de Mayo, McQ will be having us play a 'Zacatecas March' I just hope it goes well.

I wish I was in Senora Rocca's spanish class. =[ Then I can make salsa on Cinco de Mayo again.

Band trip is coming up, and i'm getting rather afraid. Partly because i'll be farther than I have ever been from my family, partly because I don't remember what flying in an airplane was like ( Last time I did, I was 6), but mostly because my ears have horribly functioning Eustachian tubes which will not allow my ear to equalize pressure changes. I'm going in to the doctors on Monday, and possibly getting a procedure where they drill a hole in my ear to help the pressure. I'm not quite sure what it is all about exactly, but it should help with the pressure change during the plane flight. I hope all goes well. Mrs. LeBeau kinda freaked me out....

So math has gotten pretty cool I suppose. We're in sin, cos, tan, csc, sec, cot graph functions. At first I didn't like it, but I have changed my mind over the past few days. I hope you like the title of the post....If you want to be a nerd, use this little mathematical pick-up line. HAH, tell me if you do, and if actually works for you.

Well, i'm off to a busy weekend of drum major practice, family get-togethers, sweet 16s, and lots of AP Chem/Art History work. Oh joy. =]

Have a nice weekend everyone!

-Marceaaa♥

"The Internet Symphony"

"When there is no place safe and no safe place to put my head..."

School is keeping me plenty busy! Thank goodness for Spring Break next week. Except, break doesn't exist in a lot of people's vocabulary anymore...so that means all the work we do at school is now to be done at home. =]

Happy Belated Pi day! I hope everyone enjoyed such a mathematical day and enjoyed a nice slice of Pie. I myself had celebrated both Friday and Saturday. (One in Coach Degnan's room and the other at Marie Callenders with a few friends) I had a good time, got fat, and was introduced to the TV Show How I Met Your Mother. That show is hilarious! Its recording on my DVR as I type.

CAHSEE is tomorrow. I'm so nervous. =/ Yeah right. I hear its way the heck easy. This senior in my Art History told me that I can get an hour of sleep, be on meth, have a mental disorder, and still pass the test. Hah. I'm not planning to try that...but I'm confident it's going to be a breeze.

I'm am now attending Drum Major lessons offered by Rachel and Brendan. I am trying out for next year, and there is always a chance I can make it, but being a junior next year won't help. (Besides, i'm still learning) It's a pretty cool experience. =]

I am an idiot. A big baby in fact. I learned a pretty valuable lesson the other day...look before you EVER open a car door in a parking lot. You can lose an arm...or a car door. Enough said.

Check out these 8 Brilliant Scientific Screw-Ups. A particular someone always reminded me not to screw up...but what if I turned out like these guys? Hah, just kidding.

Well, class registration was just a few weeks ago. I've decided to take the AP route. Not that I don't feel smart enough to take IB...I just can't take the amount of time you need to put in. I want to remember highschool as a good thing, not a time where I killed myself with work. I just can't arrange an IB diploma and still have a life. I know a few people who can, but not me. Anyways, these are the classes I'm taking next year.

• AP Calculus AB (I'm extremely excited for this class!)
• AP English 11
• IB Chemistry SL
• AP U.S. History (Not looking forward to this whatsoever)
• Teacher's Assistant (For Coach Degnan)
• Spanish 3

So yes. This is my schedule. I've thought about this and my senior year classes as well. I'm getting my all my credits just fine. I know being a TA isn't the best...but I could use a "study hall" period.

Renaissance art is so beautiful. (I've kept up with my cards finally)

Saturday was our "last" parade for the QHHS Band 08-09. (We have another for the Band Trip, but that only counts for some people) The Almond Blossom Festival is always a fun little thing I like to attend with my mom. After a few years of wanting it, we FINALLY signed up to take the Painting on Water Art Class. It looks so awesome. April 18th baybee! haha. I'm so excited.

I hope everyone has a great week! Hopefully it goes fast. =] Just remember,

"When everything is falling apart, there's no reason to fall with it."

♥ Marceaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa!

You Never Know Just How the Story Ends...

Its the last day of February. =[ I'm not ready for March.

A lot has been going on from the last time I've posted...well, not really, but enough to have something to blog about. Lets start back at the sunday before last. (2/15)

On the 15th was a Sweet 16 for my good friend, Kellie. It was Rock N Roll themed, and I'm sure everyone had a GREAT time. I got crazy, but I didn't do anything I regret and I had sooooo much fun. =] Some of the coolest things I did was dance on bubble wrap. It's a good stress reliever. Haha

Adding to the fun that week, we had Monday off. I went with Priscila to see He's Just Not That Into You at the theatres, and well, it was an OK movie. Pretty cute, but it wasn't a favorite. I recommend you see it if you're into the whole chemistry between the average couple today. =P

For the third day in a row, I had another outing that was a lot of fun. On tuesday the 17th, the QHHS band went to Disneyland. I hung out with Kevin, Pris, and Kyle. We had a GREAT time, and were totally crazy on the rides. Screaming on every one, including Star Tours. (It is just so exhilarating!)This was a particular favorite of mine. Kyle's face cracks me up. (And his hand conveniently covers my face =])

Come Wednesday, the fun was over. I woke up, tried getting ready for school, but felt like I was dying. I begged my mom to let me stay home. (Shame on me because I missed the day before for Disneyland) After a long lecture from my mom, and a Doctors visit, I was diagnosed with Pneumonia, and was required to stay home the rest of the week. Not a very fun experience, coughing my lungs up and such. After that I had to look forward to lots of make-up work and getting the pneumonia out of my system. I must say though, looking at the X-Ray was rather fascinating to me. =]

After that whole experience, life returned to normal. Classwork resumed, and everything was what it was supposed to be.

Did you ever wonder just how a cell phone worked?
Indulge on the wonderful biochemical pathways Here.

Yesterday was the multicultural assembly, and as always, it was the best assembly of the year. Some personal favorites of mine were the Tinikling, the Irish Jig, and the Mexican dress dancing. The coordinators of the assembly did a fantastic job. I'm thinking I want to participate in that next year, but I need to find an act to do.
Great Job everyone.

Just another pic from Bianca's Quince that I found. =]

I hope everyone has a great weekend and a great month!
♥Marc-UH!

Everyone Died Back in Those Days...

I love DeGroff. She is just too awesome =D

Wow, it has been almost a month since I posted last! Crazy! Sorry about that...school work has kept me plenty busy.

As of yesterday, it has snowed a total of 3 times this winter. 3 times! First time was awesome, second time...not so much, it didn't even stick. And third time? I got to enjoy it by watching it from my living room window. I have no doubts for what this weather can do. One minute there is blue sky, next minute its hailing. =/

I noticed fellow bloggers are familiar with the game site, addictinggames.com. I have found one game that has dragged me in way to far.
Bubbles + Physics

For solo/ensemble festival I have only decided to do a solo(That's IF I get an accompianist) I plan to do the first movement of Stamitz's Concerto no. 3. We'll see how that goes....

I'm so excited for the next few days. Tomorrow is my good friends Sweet 16, monday we get the day off, and tuesday is the Band Trip to Disneyland! For some reason I'm way excited to go, eventhough we don't get to do the parade. It will be fun, and i'll make sure to take a lot of pictures!

Well, this is going to be a rather short post, seeing I don't have much to talk about. I hope everyone has a great weekend, and a very sweet Valentines Day. =]



~Marcea

I'm One of Those...

Well! First post of the Year 2009! I must say, i'm looking forward to starting a new, fresh year. Now that I realize it, I would have much rather gotten those finals done before break, but they went swell last week, so I guess it turned out right. Next week we start the second semester, and i'm ready! Thankfully, this year I won't be switching around some classes for the new semester like last year. I can't wait to get back into the routine of things....

This week back to school, I realized that I forgot what being tired felt like. I had so much sleep over break, it was an unusual feeling once I returned to school. Now, I better get used to it, because my teachers only guaranteed harder work and tougher material. I'm kind of afraid.

The English final was rather hectic the other day. We had to write our essays, (Mine being on the worst book ever, The Tortilla Curtain), pass out our extra credit food, and try to pay attention with all the upperclassmen fooling around the room and doing things that shouldn't be done on a couch at school....Anyways, it was fun, but not really, considering I don't like the subject English. It was interesting to see people bring in their food for the E.C. and figure out how it pertains to the books we read. A particular favorite of mine was a cake of a book burning(From Fahrenheit 451). =] I just liked the decorating, haha.

About two weeks ago, my Mom found a Shih Tzu on Rancho Vista Blvd. Of course, being the dog lover she is, she stopped for him since he was frightened out of his wits on the road. As soon as she opened her door, he jumped in and made himself right at home. It wasn't what we needed at the moment, but we took care of him. One day he did escape from us but came back a half hour later. We posted FOUND posters all along RV Blvd. and only until yesterday did we receive a phone call of the REAL owner. It was almost looking like the dog was going to be ours, but I'm very glad we got the owner.

Well, I didn't make District Honor Band, and I have only myself to blame. I wasn't angry at ANYONE, only embarassed with myself. I guess the accumulation of failure got the best of me that day, but my true friends were there, and really helped me through the day. "A word of encouragement during a failure is worth more than an hour of praise after success." Congrats to everyone who made it, and THANK YOU to all that had a kind word of advice.

I went to my very first school basketball game Friday night. Priscila and I were fortunate enough to visit our friends and enjoy the upbeat game. We watched the Junior Varsity and Varsity girls play, and QH had won both of them against Eastside. I had a lot of fun, and it was a cool experience.

Well, I'm ready to enjoy Martin Luther King Jr. Day tomorrow and the presidential inaguration on tuesday. I hope everyone has a great week, and stays safe.

A list of some of the best experiences in the world....

Life's Highs...

1. Laughing hysterically

2. Dancing your heart out

3. Star gazing

4. Shopping

5. Going to the beach

6. Listening to the rain

7. Ice-cream on a hot day

8. Feeling wanted

9. Getting that warm, fuzzy feeling when you think about the one you love

10. Receiving text messages

11. Personal jokes

12. Compliments

13. Late night phone calls

14. Christmas

15. Hugs

16. Kisses

17. Knowing someone misses you

18. Knowing someone is thinking of you

19. Good dreams

20. Skipping school for a day

21. Lying on the grass starring into the sky

22. Going up to the snow

23. Jumping into a warm bed on a cold night

24. Seeing your guys/girls name on your mobile when it rings

25. Your first kiss

26. Talking for hours about absolutely nothing

27. Looking back on the laughs

28. Receiving presents

29. Giving presents

30. Birthdays

31. Air conditioning when it's hot

32. Being full of energy3

3. Seeing your boyfriend/girlfriend

34. Watching someone do something stupid, and them thinking no one saw

35. Nice smelling perfume/cologne/deodorant

36. Good hair days

37. Turning on the radio to hear that your favourite song is being played

38. Running into an old friend

39. Strolling along the pier at night

40. Finding $5 on the ground

41. Being home alone

42. Reading a good magazine

43. Sun baking

44. Sleeping in

45. Watching the sun come up

46. Seeing a shooting star

47. Waking up to find the person you love in your arms

48. Weekends

49. Holidays

50. Jumping on a trampoline

51. Sitting infront on the fire on a cold evening

52. Smell of freshly baked chocolate chip cookies

53. Singing into your hairbrush in your room

54. Bubble baths

55. Turning up your sterio as loud as it will go

56. Being so happy it makes you cry

57. Summer

58. Finally completing somthing you started a long time ago

58. Achieving a long time goal

59. Warm nights

60. Falling in love...

61. Being able to read these all of these things and smile.

If you made it this far, you really have no life...but I love you just the same! =] HAHA

A picture I drew today. =]

♥Marcea Marie

Aesthetically Pleasing

The Snow saves the day. Starting wednesday, it just started to pour snow. It's probably the most I have ever seen in this valley in my lifetime (or from what I can remember). I figured after getting home from school that day, there wasn't going to be school the next day so I skipped doing homework and played in the snow with my brother. We played for about 3 hours until we were finally exhausted from all the snowmen building and snowball fights. I loved the snow. =] It made me feel like a little kid again.

These aren't my snowmen, my friends made these, but I thought they were pretty cute! =D
It seems a little late to discuss this, but my Quince was at the end of November. It turned out to be AMAZING. It was everything I wanted it to be and more. I am so thankful for everything. Thank You to everyone who came, participated, helped, anything...I loved it. I hope everyone had a good time. =] I got the DVD and photos(all 343 of them) back, but I havn't been able to distribute them due to lack of funds. =/ By the end of January, anyone who wants copies will have one. If you don't want them, then you are more than welcome to just come over and see them at my house. =]

With my lazy days this winter break, I've become addicted to one more TV show. CSI. (Crime Scence Investigation) I'm not quite sure why, but it entertains me...considering its rahther corny how they ALWAYS find just the right evidence. =/ Eventhough I've seen millions of episodes, it does not compare to my obsession with House. I guess once school starts up again, they will have to be recorded and watched when I have free time...(hah).

Every wonder about the difference in size of an electron with a human? http://www.physlink.com/education/askexperts/ae278.cfm

Well, I'm hoping everyone had a very Merry Christmas/Happy Hannukah/Happy Kwanza! This year seemed to just go by so fast....

Well, I'm ready for second semmester whether I made it into Wind Ensemble or Band P.E. =/ I did horrible with my audition for Wind Ensemble, so no surprise. This year's marching band wasn't too bad. We got Grand Champs at AV, but we were just .78 away from Palmdale's Grand Champ. That makes me feel guilty because although I didn't mess up, I could have performed a whole heck of a lot better. Ah, there is always next year. (That should be a band motto with the number of times i've heard it...)

Since the last time I've posted, I have seen two movies in theatres. Marley and Me and Four Christmases. I would have to say, I liked both very much. As for the winner, it would have to be Marley and Me. I sure cried way more than I wanted to at the end though! Its due to my family's strong strong love of animals that is established inside of me....Anyways, I definately recommend seeing those!

I'll be up early to once again, watch my friends march in the Tournament of Roses parade. =] I had auditioned, but did not make it. (which I'm not surprised or very disappointed) I think it is a great honor, and I just want to congratulate everyone who made it again! I'm sure it will turn out to be amazing with all of that hard practice you have been putting in.

On that note, this will be my last post of 2008. I want to wish everyone good health and luck in the New Year! Don't forget to have a designated driver because I know everyone who reads my blog gets wasted at parties.... anyways....HAPPY NEW YEAR!

~Marc-UH! ♥♥

Happy Thanksgiving!

Well, there is only about 2 days until my Quinceañera, and I'm pretty freaked. I'm sure it will be a blast. Thanks to everyone who has put up with my crabby, stressed attitude throughout this whole thing. (And a special thanks to those who obtained physical injuries) ;] I can't wait!

Just the other day, I was getting quite annoyed with little things such as losing the match to my sock, getting lectured by my parents, having to clean up my kitchen, unanswered phone calls to my friends, minor headaches, and just stupid little things. I was getting real bothered by it, until I realized, I shouldn't sweat the small stuff, and be thankful instead. I realized, by wasting my time by thinking of all the annoying things in my life, I was wasting the time I could be giving thanks to everything I do have. I mean, I should be thankful I have clothes to wear, that my parents care about me, that I have food to eat in my kitchen, that I have friends who do care and are there for me, and that my health is in good condition. And the more I think about it, I am truly grateful. So, today, just give thanks to everything, because we are all pretty blessed. =] "We can always find something to be thankful for, no matter what may be the burden of our wants, or the special subject of our petitions."-Albert Barnes

May your stuffing be tasty

May your turkey be plump,

May your potatoes and gravy

Have never a lump.

May your yams be delicious

And your pies take the prize,

And may your Thanksgiving dinner

Stay off your thighs!

Happy Thanksgiving!