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So we were supposed to have two more people joining us, but unfortunately, one didn't get to tell the other and was not able to go. The three of us were bummed out and almost cancelled today's plan. But since our friend Chinenye already left her house, we decided to continue on with the plan though two of our friends won't be there. I haven't seen Chinenye in a loooong time, so I was excited for what little shenanigans she'll be up to when we arrive at Prairie Winds Park. Anyways, Kristine and I got there via Kristine's younger brother... who already CAN drive! I'm a little disappointed in myself, I should've gotten my license instead of being a lazy bum. He was a pretty good driver actually, and I wasn't scared at all (partly because my mind was distracted). Anyways, we had our little picnic at the park and then took some pictures. Kristine and I switched cameras at the beginning and then switched back after halfway of our stay. I took this picture of the park before we left. Anyway, we had a lot of fun and planned to do this again with our two friends who couldn't go. 'Till the next time!
Junnel asked me a few days ago if I could volunteer for St. Thomas Moore Elementary School's play day. I was going to turn it down because I was somehow feeling uncomfortable. After thinking about it, I decided to volunteer since I didn't want to waste my summer doing nothing. I really hope my summer will not go to waste. I want to be able to do as much as I can before school starts again. I want to help out, learn to cook a few things, draw, improve on photography, read the book my friend lent me a year ago (I still have it >.<), succeed as a set designer for Kids Village, make bracelets for little kids, glue the little origami pieces and display it, redecorate my room, etc etc. You know that feeling? When you just want to do everything ALL AT ONCE? Yeah, that's how I'm feeling. I want to do so many things, and believe me, there's A LOT more things I want to do this summer. You know that saying, "There's a time and place for everything"? Well, this is weird, but I feel like I'm running out of time to do all the things I want to do. Because I'm getting older that's why. In 13 days I won't be 17 anymore, I'll be 18. And because of age I feel like I'm running out of time. Yes, I'm still young, but I regret not doing the things I was able to do. With all the pressures around you, there are just some things you had the chance to do, but didn't. And so, I'm trying to make the best of my summer. To do what I didn't get to do and to mature and accept what I'd lost. I know that I'm growing and I'm also realizing things I've never noticed before. Also I'm lazy, I have low confidence in my self, I lack self discipline, I'm forgetful, and all the bad habits I do. And because of that, I might not be able to do some things I'm looking forward to do this summer. And if that happens.. well, I guess I need to remind myself that there is in fact, a time and place for everything.
Since there were four people from the Art Committee who will be moving on with their lives by leaving our school and going to a post-secondary education, we decided to celebrate their graduation by eating out and watching a movie. This day isn't exactly their graduation day, we just thought it would be nice to have one last day with them so we ate at Sumo and watched Toy Story 3 after. In between that we went to Chapters to pass time by until the movie starts. There was supposed to be 10 of us, but one didn't show up (personal reasons). Then one of them had to leave after eating, as she has a doctor's appointment. Anyways, we took pictures along the way to remember this day. And since we had pretty fun, we decided to do another hang out by having a barbecue at John's house! Can't wait!
Today's meeting was okay, we got a lot of props done and I also got to see the finished KV banner I drew on! Everybody did such a good job, the colouring looks great and it only helps and motivate us to do what we can for the Kids for Christ Conference. The only major thing we need to worry about is the huge backdrop that's still on step 1: putting them together. It's a big backdrop, and it's going to be hard painting the scenery on it. We don't have enough time so we need to meet up more with each other to finish painting the backdrop as soon as possible. We only have 19 more days left, so we'll need to work harder this time around.
I couldn't go to the KV meeting today because my dad changed his mind about our family plan for this day. SO, this morning I decided to finish as much text as I could for the banner so that Junnel and the team could color it and have it done and over with. Anyway, we went to Cross Iron Mills Mall and toured my cousin around. The difference from the last time I visited this mall to today was that there were less people! And it was so tiring too, considering the fact that it's the largest single-level shopping centre in Alberta. And just as yesterday, I was again tempted to drink shakes as we were heading home. However it was less of temptation because I wasn't really drooling while my whole family and the Demafeliz family were drinking their shakes. While they were enjoying that, I was holding my little brother, and he was enough to keep me from wanting a shake haha.
This ceremony took so dang long to end. We were getting really hungry too and we planned to eat outside to celebrate my brother's grade 9 graduation. THEN when it was finally done, he took too long to take pictures with his friends. Well, I understand that part, and I would've took waaaaaay longer to take pictures with my friends if I were he, but the restaurant that we were going to was going to close soon! lol, oh wells, we ended up going to Nando's instead. I didn't enjoy my food because we were told we had to eat fast, AND my mom bought two extra drinks of ice tea and coke (she forgot I was fasting drinks other than water&milk)! I was so ready to give all the days I've fasted away just to get a taste of that cold, tasty ice tea in my mouth. Good thing I resisted, otherwise I would really have regretted it, and I would need to restart 40 days all over again.
This is just part of a drawing I did for the KV Banner. It's not done yet, but I hope to finish as much as I can so we can start coloring it this Saturday.
So I said a few days back that I was going to make some sort of epic swan before summer ends. Well I did made this.. it's not epic, but it's good enough. Now all I have to do is take the pieces apart again and glue them together. Hmrmrm, I don't feel like doing that anytime soon, so I'll wait unless I really feel like glueing them together. Hmrmrm, actually I think it's a peacock... swan? Urgh, whatever, it's what it is.
I've been so focused on photography that I eventually felt the need to just stop and turn back to graphite drawing. It was really itching its way through my whole right arm that I had to control myself and start drawing something. Also, I was a little worried that I might lose my ability to draw steadily.. even though I didn't really have a steady hand when drawing fine lines. But I really just had to stop getting so addicted to this whole photography thing- since there's so many things to learn! I'm so noob still but I hope to gain better knowledge later on in the future. Anyways, since my new sketch book is brand new and empty, I decided to draw this little tiger for practice. I still have a big drawing commission to do and since I haven't bought a new and bigger drawing paper, I figured that it's about time to practice drawing something and get back that secured feeling I (kind of) always had before. This is probably my first animal drawing, so I hope I can succeed to improve drawing furry hair/ hair in general. Anyways, I might hold this off if I get to buy a larger drawing paper for a family commission. I'll have to do that soon because I'm drawing four people... which will take a looong while. >.<
Strawberry and grapes :)
Today my family and Arielle went to Prairie Winds Park to tour my cousin and help her familiarize some places. We were basically just taking pictures as we walked around the park. I took this picture after Arielle ran towards the big hill while my brother and cousin chased after her. They finally made it to the top and I laughed because they told me that Arielle was panting halfway LOL. Chyeah, makes sense since she is still a baby haha.
We were supposed to be celebrating Father's Day on Saturday by watching a movie, but my dad didn't feel like going to the movies. We planned it of course days before, but I guess he didn't feel like going anymore since my mom couldn't come (had to take care of the baby). We proceeded with the plan, my brother insisted it lol. We watched Karate Kid and I'm not sure why people are making such a fuss about it. It was an okay movie. It was nothing great or anything. It wasn't as great as I thought it would be but it was alright. And for those who read this post, you know that I can't drink anything besides water and milk (exception, chocolate milk :D). Anyway, I was hoping my auntie wouldn't buy me any drinks or anything, since I told her about that.. but when I arrived there (my bro and I had to wait since we couldn't fit in the car :[ ), I saw that they bought large, cold, tasty drinks waiting on the table. I was like DAAARN. I didn't said anything, I only held the darn drink. I ate some popcorn, and my throat was itching up, and I had the temptation to drink, BUT I didn't. SUCCESS. I really thought that I would have to extend my forty days again (I failed it after 5 days accidentally), but I was able to stop myself from thinking of the drink and focused on the movie. Maybe I didn't enjoy Karate Kid because of that... hrmmrmr I'll never know. But the movie really was okaay, nothing big for me.
NOTE: The girl on the very right is my cousin who I thought was my auntie for a looong time until my mom told me. It was weird for me. Ha.
They are growing up so fast.. I should really get my driver's license soon >.< Haha, maybe when they are over 5 years old, then I'll drive them to the movies or wherever. Hope I won't be too busy by then.
Instead of being productive, I've been watching Grey's Anatomy all day long today. I actually had a list of things to do for this day, but I got caught up with the episodes >.< I'm catching up from the start and well now I'm on season 3. I'm almost done the season and I must say that I'm getting pretty addicted. I was also multitasking too. I made these little origami triangles in hopes that I make enough so I could make some sort of EPIC swan. I'm still not sure if it will work out, but I hope I can pull it off before summer ends.
I'm finally done my grade 11th year wooohoo! After the exam, my friends and I went to Pho to kind of celebrate haha. Jimmy actually came with us, and so it was a little awkward with Kristine and Leilanie. It wasn't awkward for me, so I ate like a pig! Haha, I was so full I skipped on dinner. Anyway, it was also raining, but I ended up taking a picture of this. I do actually have a picture of the rain hitting a little puddle on the street, but I liked this one more since the colors look vibrant.
I will never again (lies!) cram for anything the day before a test/exam/quiz. >.<
I actually only needed to study for my math exam this semester. I exempted my English since I'm not very good at choosing the best answer among other answers which also seem correct. I hate it when that happens. When you know that this answer makes perfect sense and then find out later on that it was wrong. And when you find out why, it turns out you had to look waaay deeper and then you'll get your BEST answer. >.< So, math it was. I told myself I would study hard, but I kept getting sidetracked. It's only one exam and I ended up cramming the day before! Man, if this is how it's going to be now, I wonder how it will be for my last year in high school? Lol, too bad I won't be able to exempt any subjects, since you can't exempt diploma exams. Anyway, I found the exam pretty easy actually. And I'm a little glad I didn't study that hard haha.
Note: It is June 17th right now and finally felt like posting these. I only changed the date to match when the picture was taken.
It took me a while to take a photo of this little guy. It kept flying around so I had to keep moving from place to place and once I actually get a good shot, my aperture messes with me. This is why I want a different camera, well for now at least. I need to find out how to control this setting so that it won't keep getting blurred. Most times it works for me automatically, but then there are times when you wait a few mins until it focusses. Something is wrong with the AV setting or maybe I'm setting it wrong. Oh well, I'll figure it out soon. Oh yeah, the KV meeting went pretty well too, but we need a lot more work and time than I thought we needed. I guess things work much more properly when we review it from our minds rather than when the actual event happens. -sigh- We'll get through this.
Lately he's been doing that a lot haha. It's cute, but I have to stop him from doing so or else he'll start having a habit of sucking his thumb..and that's bad. If this happens, his two front teeth will be out of place unless this habit doesn't occur. So, I let him suck his fist for a few seconds and then take it out. Notice how his shoes looks like a heart? :)
Yesterday at lunch, a few grade 12-ers were telling a lot of students that there would be a food fight happening today during lunch time. After that, many went to the principal's office to tell them about what was happening on Friday, during lunch. I was glad when they announced that they were closing the cafeteria, and so we went to school the next day thinking that there wouldn't be any food fight. I actually forgot about it, but was then reminded after arriving from McDonalds with some friends (we had a spare) and saw a lot of people starting to crowd around the cafeteria. I actually brought my dad's Canon, and so I had the chance of capturing just how much people knew about the fight. It was crazy! The amount of students who were just standing there, curious and ready for some action. I really was hoping that the food fight wouldn't happen since there were teachers standing by including the principal. THEN, someone had to throw food up the air and soon everyone else started joining in. Just after 5 seconds, there was a MASS student stampede! Everyone was running the other way, hoping that they won't get hit by food. It was all new to me actually, and was quite terrible. Two people I knew actually got hurt, but nothing serious. Phew, what an interesting day. I took a lot of pictures too. But I'll probably upload them some other time. I hate uploading pictures on facebook. >.<
So this morning I was told by Louie that my art teacher had bought me an art sketch/drawing book. :D I was shock actually, since I have no idea why she would do that. And to be honest, I felt pretty special >.< Louie also got one too but only smoother, mine is a little rougher. Anyway, I was still pretty surprised when she gave me this drawing book that half the things she said to me went flying out of my ear. I can't recall whether or not there was a reason for her buying this... lol. So I'm hoping that I get to take home some of my artwork like my drawing of Arielle. Anyway, I'm planning to draw something nice on this book, I'm just not sure of which one to draw first. Suggestions? Hehe. On another note, my meeting for Kids Village with Junnel and Alejandro today went pretty well! I am SO GLAD that we had that meeting, otherwise it would be a little harder to figure out the materials we need before the end of the week. Last Sunday as I've said before was chaotic, but I have a very good feeling that this Sunday will be better. THANKS AND PRAISE BE TO GOD! :D
Today marked the first time I've EVER overslept! I actually woke up thinking that it was a weekend and then after 5 seconds realized that it was a weekday. It was kind of funny, I was staring at the clock for a good 5 seconds and then my eyes widened and finally realized that I was late for school! I needed help with the assignment due today so I decided to show up the first period instead of skipping it. I'm not so sure why I didn't wake up... but I do have a few theories. lols. First, maybe my alarm clock didn't work. Second, maybe I was in such a deep sleep that I ignored the alarm. Third, my dream was so interestingly nice that I ignored the alarm. Fourth, my dream was so nice that it put me into a deep sleep. lols.. I really like that dream, but at the same time.. wished I didn't dreamt it. >.< Anyways, we had a meeting today regarding the new community center at Saddleridge. I liked the part where we drew a person that wore an aspect of all the programs we'd like to see for the new community center. It was drawn on a T-shirt, and it was nice. Haha.
Today was the day to vote for the students who are running against other students for a position in the student council. lols, too many student words >.< And in order to make sure that no one votes twice, they had to draw a smiling "stamp" on our hands. At the end of the day, they gathered all the results and announced the winners. I think all of the people I know who are running for their positions won. Hehe, good job guys! :)
So we had our first hectic meeting today for Kids Village... and it was pretty chaotic! I feel really bad because I was so unprepared, so was my partner too. I should have contacted him sooner and talked about the material's list gah >.< And I totally forgot about reading the script! Well I have one week to start listing what we need, especially to give out jobs for the couple coordinators (CC's) and to the others helping out. I am pretty bummed out too.. as this is the first time I'm directing people to "do this" and "do that". I'm not used to this.. well at least independently. I had my friends helping me out with the other events, but this.. this is quite different. Or maybe I'm just overreacting? Well, I know we'll get through this.
Anyways, it's actually forty days until the event from now. So in order to make this more special and to strengthen the team, we all have agreed to implement a team fast and prayer time. For the fasting, we agreed to ONLY drink milk and water. No juice, no pop, nothing besides milk and water. >.< And for the prayer time, we agreed to set this around 9 pm. So when it's 9, most of us will set up a prayer dedicated for KV. I really like how we are doing this, I think it's a really nice way to bring all of us together though we are separate from each other. Well, it's going to be a challenging job, but with God, nothing is impossible. Pray for us!
My brother had a haircut today and decided to wear his grad suit to see if he looked better or not lol. He was supposed to get a mohawk or something, but ended up having this style. Before this cut, his hair was very bushy! It was ridiculously wavy too. My mom actually felt a little better when the lady cut a strand of his hair- since it meant that his hair will be FINALLY shortened haha. I was actually going to get my haircut too, but then decided to hold it off until after the exams or something. Anyway, here's another noisy photo. Man, I really need to be patient and learn this camera's settings >.<
I tried to sneak out without Arielle knowing, but she found me lols. So then I made her my photo of the day :) We also went out and walked to the park.. with mah T-shirt. haha. She got angry after we went home actually, since she still wanted to spend more time outside with me awweeee. lol She actually wanted to go to the park haha. oh wells, I gots to clean my room soon before my cousin comes from the Philippines! Darn, it's pretty messsy >.<
Those eyes.. are so cute! Even when it's blurry. :)
So today the members of YMCA from our school attended a special event for Teenzone. It was basically an event where members from the program come up the stage and share some of their fun experiences and how the program affected their lives. There were also really talented kids who did stand up comedies. Most of them were really funny lols. On behalf of the YMCA members from our school, Jomar also went up to share some things to the audience. It was funny in the end since he lastly said, "And I hope Teenzone will fund the YMCA from our school again next year". I think that was what he said... was it? lol. Anyway, the place we went to was held at this junior high (Terry Fox) and they had a pretty cool mural on the right side wall when coming in from the entrance. I took this one with my Sony Ericsson Camera. It's been a long time actually since I posted a picture using this phone. Haha, I guess I want better quality photos! Well, that's about it.
I've been spending too much time on photography that I'm beginning to feel addicted on improving my skills. I really want to get adobe photoshop too, but too bad I don't have the money. It sucks because I'm relying too much on editing rather than the settings on the camera. Gaah. I wish I got into photography at a younger age.. on the plus side, I've got the rest of my life to improve! Well that kind of sounds depressing in a way. Anyways, I think the more I get into photography, the more I forget my skills for graphite drawing. O.O I guess I just feel that way, but really, all other pressures have really made me feel... like I don't have enough time. I know I've got lots of time ironically, but still.. I feel stuck in the middle because I just want all the worrying/to-do lists to go away so that I could just move on my own pace. There really is no one else to blame on why I feel like this but myself. On another note, I need to stop taking things so lightly and take things much more seriously. Also, I've got to stop procrastinating.. a near impossible task but it really is possible. Lastly, I need to wake up.. because lately I've been living on a dream than reality.
