Stupid Google and Blueberry Streusel

This morning, I got up and made blueberry streusel muffins for breakfast along with my coffee. This was one of the reasons my blog has come so late. I spent a while watching YouTube videos and then I had to take a history test, which I made a 90 on.

Watching the videos on YouTube this morning really ruffled my feathers. Gah, that is such a strange expression. One of them talked about all of the things that YouTube has changed recently that people don't really like. And really, I think that Google as a whole is doing everything wrong right now, and I keep having all kinds of problems with their services. Blogger hasn't been working right for more than two weeks now, and I've been using Google Chrome, hoping that it would solve some of the problems, but some have just gotten worse. Who knows, maybe Google has just gotten too big for its own good.

Another thing that has kind of ticked me off this morning is the fact that the professor that I sent an email to about the assignments that I missed because he changed the due date with out warning. You know, the annoying fellow who I really despise, but sent a kindly worded message? Yeah, he hasn't given me a response, and I messaged him on Saturday or Sunday. Of all of the rude things to do. He could at least send a message saying I'm sorry, but I cannot allow you to retake anything. Please just keep up with due dates.

I guess I'm just not in the mood to deal with people today.

But, at least I'm ahead in my classwork and I'm making A's and B's now.

I feel like there should  be more to say, but I can't think of much.

I'm meeting with a friend/editor this week to see about final changes on the special project. I hope we get everything done ASAP.

I'm also thinking about starting a Friday vlog, in which I take a camera with me everywhere so that I can vlog about something interesting and let you know what I'm up to. Kind of like a cell phone vlog type thing, but I won't use my cell phone unless it is completely necessary. Not completely sure if its going to be a thing, but I'm considering it.

-EW

The Story of Job

Today, I set forth to get ahead in my studies, and I have done so. This is so that I don't miss another assignment for history like I did last week. I am more than caught up on my math work. I plan on getting my history done by the end of today, and tomorrow and the next day I will work on English and Theatre.

But, the story that I came here this morning to tell is the story of Job. I know, his story has actually already been told. The biblical book of Job gives complete and utter detail to the account of his misfortune and his constant faith in God. But, right now, Job's story is teaching me a lesson.

For those of you who haven't read that particular book in the bible, Job is a man who is completely right with God. He does everything he asks of him and isn't exactly "sinless", but he is a man of God. And Job's life is blessed with all of the things that he could want; a great family, lots of friends, cattle, land, riches, etc. One day, Satan comes along and says "Hey, God, I bet Job wouldn't be so faithful if you took everything away from him!" So, God lets the devil do everything but kill Job. He takes away his family, his home, his riches, and even his health. Through all of this, even though Job's friends tell him to curse God for taking away such wonderful things and ruining his life, Job stays faithful and worships God in the storm.

I was sitting in church yesterday, really bored and alone because no one was sitting anywhere near me and the sermon hadn't started yet. I was feeling kind of sorry for myself because only one person had come up and shook my hand that morning and none of the people who I though were my friends were there to talk with. I picked up my bible just to look like I was doing something. I started flipping through the pages, and then I remembered the story of Job. I was curious if I was remembering the story correctly, and so I flipped there and started reading the book of Job. I even continued reading it after the sermon started, paying more attention to what God might be calling my attention to than what the preacher was saying.

I began to realize that my story was a slight parallel of Job's. This meant that someone had been there before, and I could use their life as a model as to what I should do next. When I was in high school, I thought that my life was good. I mean, there were things that made me unhappy sometimes, but I was mostly content. Then, I graduated. I lost many of my friends, including someone who I thought was my best friend. I learned that I wouldn't get to go to a big university like I wanted. I lost companionship when I broke up with my boyfriend because I could tell that our relationship wasn't going anywhere. I lost any spiritual connection in my church, when the sermons stopped meaning anything. It seemed like maybe God had left me.

I have to admit that I haven't been that thankful to God for what I still have, though. I still have two great friends who have stuck around, even though I don't get to see them very often. I now have a paying job and I am getting some of my education done, even though it is online and at a small college. I guess I need to start being more thankful for the little that I still have. Even though I get lonely and sad, God still loves me. I guess I need to take a hint from Job and praise him in the storm, even though I don't know how or when the storm is going to end.

-EW

Grandparents Day

So, today I woke up about ten or fifteen minutes earlier than normal, but I'm not really concerned about that. It just meant that I have more time to do stuff before I leave the house.

Today is Grandparents Day at John Thomas' campus. Our Grandparents on my mom's side are currently in New Mexico and won't be back until October or November. The ones on my dad's side are out of pocket because one of them recently had surgery and is recovering. So, Sissy (AKA, me) gets to pop in to save the day. And my sidekick? Sarah, one of my two best friends.

The idea came up at dinner last night. We were talking about Grandparents day and how neither set would be there for John. I jokingly said, (in an old lady voice) "Do you need me to dress up as a little old lady and pretend to be your grandma?" John laughed and said that I should and my mom said "Hey, that wouldn't be a bad idea..." So, we decided that since I needed to make a trip up to the school anyway to talk to someone about the SPECIAL PROJECT, I could get my friend, Sarah, to take me and we would go hang out, visit JT for Grandparents day, and see about finishing up stuff for the special project so that I can finish it up and get it to people. So, basically, Sarah and I are superheroes. Like Batman and Robin. Only, she would be Batman and I would be Robin, because that's just how we roll, and we take turns being the leader. And our costumes would be cuter.

So, I am currently very awake and fully dressed and half way done with my coffee. I still need to wash the dishes and wash some clothes and fix my hair and makeup. I should be able to finish this in an hour or less. I'm also waiting for a text back from Sarah to see what time she is going to pick me up.

Oh, and I got another Snow White gig. I don't remember if I've said anything about it on here. I will be going to this setup of shops and stuff and taking pictures with people for tips. I will post more about the location and the date later, but it should be a Saturday in October. It would be great if you can come out and see me. I plan on bringing my ukulele too, so you can see a live performance and chat with me. If the special project is done by then, I'll have bits of that there for you too.

Well, I kind of have to go get stuff done. I also have to go to a football game tonight. Its a home game, so come if you live in the area.

-EW

A Ze Frank Morning

I actually started off this morning watching anime, then after getting dressed, I got onto youtube and the first video that caught my eye was a Ze Fank video. I was absolutely amazed, as always how he was able to put my exact thoughts into words, plus a few curse words that he decided to add in for no apparent reason. So, I shared it on facebook. Here's a link so you can watch it.

I really enjoy the video that he makes because he puts everyone's thoughts into words to fantastically. He really is a great speaker. I've even watched some TED talks with him in it. If you aren't addicted, watch this video and you will be.

I have to finish my english work and turn it in today. I also want to edit and upload a video that I filmed the other day. I hope to do both of these things before lunchtime.

I don't really have the ability to fold many more clothes today, and I am not quite ready to clean out the other cabinets in the kitchen, so I may just do some tidying and organizing.

Well, I'll see you tomorrow.

-EW

Happy Birthdays and Tracking

Today is September 11th, a day that most people spend in reverence to the people who lost their lives. The thing is, that happened TWELVE YEARS AGO. In that time, I've gone from being in first grade to being a freshman in college. I'm a part of one of the last generations to actually remember the event but I still don't really remember any details. I've seen videos and documentaries. I've read the poems and heard the songs. I know that there are wounds that still lie open, but life moves on. At this point in time, I would like to say "Happy Birthday" to the following people:

HEAVEN LEE ZAKOS
MACKYNZIE JUSTICE
ZACKERY JUSTICE
YASMIN GONZALEZ
LOGAN ARIC REINHART
MELISSA ARVIZU
CORDALE BLACKLOCK
SAARAH DOSANI
SARAH LOASBY
RYAN ERIK SELLDIN

http://www.chron.com/news/9-11/born-on-9-11/

These kids were born on that day, along with many others, and I think that we should be able to move on past the sad things that happened and stop being so sad on their birthday. They will be twelve today, and instead of everyone being happy for them, they see people crying over the people who died. But don't we see that beauty comes from the ashes, people!?

The main part of today's post was supposed to be about the fact that today I am tracking everything I do and how long it takes me. Everything that takes more than five miinutes is written down. My mom keeps saying "You have time to make a video or do what you want, but my house still isn't clean!". So, I am testing that theory and comparing my "free time" to the time that I spend doing necessary things. I mean, it won't take that long to write down each thing for one day. I can even do it for more than one day if thats what it takes.

Wow, I've been blogging for 15 minutes. Real shocker (not). Now, since I am done ranting, I am going to go do some homework while I finish my coffee.

-EW

Math and Coffee

For some reason, this chapter in math is really easy compared to last week. This is nice. I really do find math refreshing when I can understand it. It's like a cup of coffee, but its for my brain instead. Anyway, I have to do homework and a quiz for math today, so I got out of the blue chair earlier than normal this morning and I'm already half way through with my first cup of coffee. I've finished all of the work that I can do by hand on the math and I'm about to go enter it for grading.

As I enter my answers, Puddin' is running around the house trying to bite random things. Occasionally, I have to get up and take something away from her, but most of the stuff either can't hurt her and/or she can't hurt it. Goofy dog.

In another tab, I have YouTube up and I'm rocking out to Paramore, Train, Relient K and stuff.I tend to work better and more efficiently when I can listen to music.

Okay, time to take the quiz.

I started a new anime series this morning because I finished Chobits. The ending was interesting, but kind of predictable. This new one is called "Black Butler". I've watched three episodes and its pretty good. Its a little more like FMA because it deals a lot with death and stuff. But that doesn't take away from the plot. It has a lot of action and a little bit of gore. Not so much that I wouldn't want to watch it.

Whoo! I made a 90 on the quiz! Thats way better than the last few.

And as far as my crush situation, nothing has changed. I'm still falling for him and he has no clue that I exist. But, with the way middle school and high school were for me, I should be used to this by now. So, I just keep listening to songs like "Mr. Wonderful" by Allstar Weekend and carrying on. Not that its a totally fitting song, but I really do like it and it reminds me of him kind of.

I'm going to go do a little more math homework and get ahead for the week. Hasta la vista!

-EW

A Fun Day At Home

So, I started off the morning in the usual way, AKA watching netflix. Then I got up and got dressed, then made some coffee and checked tumblr and facebook. And what the heck do I find all over my tumblr dash? Crap about the stalker girl who called Benedict Cumberbatch's hotel room. Okay, so they should be more careful about hotel security when celebrities are staying there. And people should stop being fangirly about people. At least learn to treat celebrities like normal people. And that's all I have to say about that.

Blogger was also giving me problems this morning. The pages didn't want to load correctly. But, eventually, I got it to work.

Currently, I'm listening to Cabin Pressure while I blog. I love the radio show. Its amazingly hilarious. Puddin' is having fun finding random things to chew on with her sharp little puppy teeth in the mean time.

Today I'm going to put on my henna tattoo that I designed the other day. I wanted to do it yesterday, but I had to do homework and I ran out of time. I have a picture of the rough draft on instagram, and I'll upload a pic of the final product when I'm done.

I'm beginning to realize how uninteresting my life is. I have no idea why people read what I say. But, nonetheless, don't stop.

I have also realized how lonely my life is too. I literally only talked to two people other than my family while I was at church yesterday. And I'm not explicitly trying not to associate with people, but I really stink at starting up conversations and no one else seems to want to talk to me. I talked to Sarah, who is my best friend and she and I are co-teachers of a sunday school class. Oh, and then the preacher came by and said hello and shook my hand. And church and the internet are the only places that I talk to people and socialize these days. I mean, I know that I really don't like to talk to and be around many of the people that I know. I really miss my drama friends. At least they would tolerate me. And I miss acting. I can't wait for my next snow white gig, because I will get to perform, in a way.

I fear that an actress is lost without her theatre. And even an introvert likes to have friends.

-EW