But...

Hi.
Long time no speak.
Like my background?
I'm too lazy to change it.
I went to change it last night.
And a window popped up saying I had a trojan virus.
I'm now on my mom's computer.

Anyways.

I was originally coming here to say that I was going to take a break from blogging. I don't know...I just don't really like it anymore. It isn't what it was for me when I first started it and, quite frankly, it's sort of boring now.

But I don't want to be all like "Oooh I'm taking a break from blogging ttyl"

Because I'd probably be back the next day.

Rambling.

But on the other hand, I don't want to be committed to blogging anymore.

Because I'm sort of stressed out and don't have time to make this blog as good as I like it to be.

But I do need this blog, to have somewhere to write something, even when I don't feel like writing a grocery list.

So...I'll be back...

Just probably not as frequently as I have been blogging in the past year.

I hate to do that, but I think it's best, just so I can take some time and improve this blog a bit and make it what it used to be and what I really want it to be.

Stay tuned :)

Afterall

Funny how a lot can change in six months.
Funny how cold our responses have gotten.
Or, your responses, should I say.
You only give me those which society dictates.
Hi, how are you, what are you up to, how have you been.
That last one is only required because we speak so infrequently now.
I know I've said  I was done a thousand times...
But I just can't seem to walk away.

"I didn't want you, but I did, it isn't over, but it is..."

You were a great companion.

Maybe one day we'll be back to what we were.

After all, a lot can change in six months.

The Post That Was Originally One Sentence

Hi.
So remember that time that I said I was going to try to figure out what I was going to do with/about my blog?
Haha, I lied.
I'm still considering what to do.
But in the meantime, I may as well utilize this other outlet to procrastinate and fangirl about random obsessions get more writing in.

I don't really have much to say today...just a few random things.

Such as, can we discuss how amazing this music video is? I was literally breathless the first time I watched it.
Okay, I'm obsessed with paper. I think it's not healthy, maybe? I love stationary, journals, envelopes...etc.
Dude, this video has envelopes, paper, postcards, twine, suitcases...and it just has such a vintage feel! I've been diggin' the vintage deal lately, if you haven't noticed ;)

Also...I'm obsessed with Alex Goot on YouTube. This one is my current favorite, just because Kurt Schneider is another one of my favorites...like he is a brilliant producer. But Alex Goot's cover of "We Found Love" is amazing as well. Like...it's too great.  He's a genius, I think...

I'm not even kidding you when I say that I will end up marrying a musician. It's not a joke. Or...yeah. There's no question there. I will marry a musician or just become a spinster. Cats are nice companions...

Um, what else.
I realized I can tolerate a lot of covers of Adele music, but I refuse to listen to most covers of "Someone Like You"....it just gets butchered too often.

And can someone tell me when I started sorta-kinda-defending Lady Gaga? I still don't necessarily like her, but I feel like every artist who actually has talent deserves respect.

That does not include the Biebs.

I want to see Beauty and the Beast in theaters. Right now.

Merlin has finally aired in the US. Muahahah. Now I don't have to watch it on sketchy download sites...
I mean, what?

I officially start classes at the college in, like, six days. Bleh.

One of my favorite conversations I've had in a very long time while I was out to breakfast with my grandmother today:

Mommom: So, I'm reading this really interesting book. When I'm done with my Kindle (yes, yes, she's more high-tech than I am) you'll have to read it.

Naomi: Yeah?

M: Mhmm, it's called The Hunger Games.

N: Really?!? I love those books! I own all three!

M: You do? I couldn't put the first one down. I'm in the middle of the third one right now.

N: I really loved them...they're actually coming out with the movie.

M: We'll have to go see it!

I love my grandmother. Lots.

What elsssseee....Sean is back in NigaHiga's videos. But I doubt anyone actually cares about that...or knows what I'm talking about...so, uh, nevermind...

Oh, speaking of The Hunger Games? The nail polish line comes out for it on March 1st. I'm, um, just going to start saving right now...

Alrightttt...I think that's all. I'll talk to ya'll soon!

Or will I?

Teheh.

Crossroads

Hiya.

So, I don't even know if anyone even noticed, but I've had my blog set on private for the past week. Because...I've been getting bajillions of page views from really spammy, shady sites. I know a lot of them are probably just spam bots that aren't even real people viewing my blog, but still...it's sort of upsetting, you know?

So I set it so only I could view it for a few days, took it off private, and the next day I had a bunch of views from the same site. Anddd I set it back to private...

Basically, I'm not sure where to go from here with my blog. I have a lot wrapped up in it...almost two years worth of posts and rants, confessions, experiences, etc...I don't really just want to leave it. But it isn't the greatest feeling to look at the blog stats and only see page views from blah sites.

Ya know?

So yeah. That's just kind of a heads up I guess. I may be quitting the blogging deal for a while and leaving it on private, or I may switch sites (even though I hate all the other ones) or I might just bite the bullet and keep using Blogger. I'll let ya'll (the real people who actually care and read this, that is) know in the next few weeks what the deal is :)

All of that aside! I figured I'd just post a quick update of what I'm up to, what I've been up to, etc.

In the past two weeks, I've:

Seen my best friends.

Stayed up late and slept in.

Stressed. Lots.

Caught up on all of my TV shows.

Taken two Tylenol PM and been knocked out for almost ten hours straight (this was today/last night...I may be up for a while...)

Missed people.

Not missed other people.

Shopped 'till I dropped. Haha...seriously though. We were exhausted. And then we went to the Nordstrom's cafe and only ordered lemonade and coffee...the conversation that ensued was pretty much:
"Wait, are we supposed to leave a tip?"
"Yeah, like 15 (now I know it's 20...) percent I think..."
"Oh..."
"That would only be...seventy cents."
"I'll leave a dollar."
Oddly enough, I think they were glad to see us leave...like, why though?

Listened to Scotty McCreery's album a countless amount of times. Basically...that's all I've listened to for a week straight. 

Done a lot more but I think the Tylenol PM stole my memories, so...

Currently I am:

Sitting in my living room.

Listening to "Someone Like You" by Adele...for the third time in a row. This song never gets old.

Periodically glancing at the TV, which is on mute, and tuned to American Pickers on History Channel. I had to mute it because...well, they're at a clown museum. And it's sort of creeping me out.

Debating whether I should read The Hunger Games again or watch Dr. Who...like I said, I'm probably going to be up for a while.

Drinking Candy Cane Lane tea.

Trying to come up with another story idea. I actually have a few...but they're all falling flat.

Wondering how the "Someone Like You" video can be so emotional when it's just her walking around...well, nevermind.

Listening to Kyler England's "Alchemy"....seriously such a gorgeous song, both composition and lyrics.

Looking for something better to watch.

Contemplating again whether or not I should watch Dr. Who...

In the next week, I will...

Go back to school.

Die from sleep deprivation.

Go to the Dr.'s about my back (I will also just hem all of my pants legs from now on to prevent further occurrences like this one) 

Take the placement test at the college.

Meet with an adviser at the college.

(Hopefully) register for math & science at the college.

Not want to go to the college.

Stress some more.

Pray some more.

And, again, (hopefully) decide what to do about this blog...

Okay, that's all for today...

Agh Blagh.

I'll talk to ya'll later.

;)

In 2011, I...

Ha, so first off I totally meant to post this before midnight but one thing led to another and that obviously didn't happen!
Anyways...
In 2011, I...

Learned lessons...some the hard way.

Remembered.

Forgot.

Let go.

Held on.

Made friends.

Lost friends.

Went to three concerts.

Fell in love with Country music & all things southern.

Wrote a book.

Stayed up all night.

Talked all night.

Cried.

Laughed.

Drew closer to God.

Ironed out the wrinkles.

Been more confused than ever.

Had feelings for someone.

Lost them...the feelings or the person, I'm still trying to figure out.

Been stranded in the snow.

Gone to a job interview.

Written oodles and oodles of worthless crap.

Written a few precious gems.

Hated this blog.

Relied on it more than anything.

So, dear, dear readers & followers, here's to a tremendous New Year. Let's make it ten thousand times better than 2011, no?

And I just have to add...I'm watching Princess Diaries 2 with my little sister who is laughing hysterically (like...hysteria...) and mumbling "Ahhh, it's one I clock in the morning!"

Also, we watched some of Dick Clark's NYE coverage and she said "You know that guy who is announcing everything? I bet one year he'll drop dead just as the ball drops!"

Oh, kids say the darnest things.

Happy New Year, m'dears!