First day of school

So today was the first day of school. On wednesday and thursday we always have "block days". On these block days we have hour and a half classes and a combined lunch. So today we had classes 1-3 and we started at 9:00-which was definitely a plus :)
First period I had French- I felt I had forgot everything over break, which is not by any means a good feeling. Next we had a community time where the whole school gets together for announcements. Today they were focusing the majority of the time on our musical. We are doing the musical Singing in the Rain, and our school goes all out-nearly the whole school gets involved. I, personally, am excited for costume crew and ticket sales.These are going to be a very busy next five weeks :) Then we went to 2nd period (marketing), and I had to basically improvise a whole presentation on Buckley's-a cough medicine that"tastes awful. But it works". That was interesting... Then lunch and finally my last class of the day. Although I could hardly call it a class. I am a teachers assistant (TA) for the admissions office. I am so excited-I get a name tag.

Very official, I know.

Since it was my first day, I didn't have to do much, so the day ended very well.

Well today was pretty basic I guess, but it was the first day so I didn't expect much :)

Well till later!

Ciao

Katy

Creme Brulee

So I must say I am very much in the mood for my creme brulee. Unfortunately even if I started right now I wouldn't even be able to eat it until tomorrow. The recipe is relatively simple, but the cooling time is torturous. I like to infuse my creme brulee with lavender blossoms that I bought in the South of France. Mmmm it smells so good... I had some friends over a week or so again, and we had a little fun torching them This one in particular was especially amusing. Maybe I'll make more this weekend...

Well it wasn't much, but it was a thought all the same :)

until next time!

Ciao

katy

I am a rose

I couldn't sleep the other night, so i decided to write a poem-normal enough, right? There is no super specific meaning behind it, but if you can find something between the lines, it doesn't mean it isn't there. It sounds a little depressing, I guess that reflects the kind of mood I was in. This is not my favorite poem that I have ever written, but it works.

Rose

You've found my thorns
And you've felt them:
Sharp green needles that barb your skin

Thats all you talk about,
My thorns.
Yet, that's not me.

A rose is not known by her thorns alone.

I have petals too! Delicate petals
So soft, so fragile
Yet the elegant layers of red
Are powerful and fragrant.

You cantry and dry me up
So I crumble in your hand
Or pluck my gossamer petals
'Til I'm plain and cold.

But I am a rose regardless
Despite your selfish efforts.
So you might as well give up.
Your efforts are a dull poison.

You are only pricking yourself.


Ciao!

Katy

The Show-Lenka: a new favorite song

I'm just a little bit caught in the middle
Life is a maze and love is a riddle
I don't know where to go I can't do it alone I've tried
And I don't know why

Slow it down
Make it stop
Or else my heart is going to pop
'Cause it's too much
Yeah, it's a lot
To be something I'm not

I'm a fool
Out of love
'Cause I just can't get enough

I'm just a little bit caught in the middle
Life is a maze and love is a riddle
I don't know where to go I can't do it alone I've tried
And I don't know why

I'm just a little girl lost in the moment
I'm so scared but I don't show it
I can't figure it out
It's bringing me down I know
I've got to let it go
And just enjoy the show

The sun is hot
In the sky
Just like a giant spotlight
The people follow the sign
And synchronize in time
It's a joke
Nobody knows
They've got a ticket to that show
Yeah

I'm just a little bit caught in the middle
Life is a maze and love is a riddle
I dont know where to go I can't do it alone I've tried
And I don't know why

I'm just a little girl lost in the moment
I'm so scared but I don't show it
I can't figure it out
It's bringing me down I know
I've got to let it go
And just enjoy the show

Just enjoy the show

I'm just a little bit caught in the middle
Life is a maze and love is a riddle
I dont know where to go I can't do it alone I've tried
And I don't know why

I'm just a little girl lost in the moment
I'm so scared but I don't show it
I can't figure it out
It's bringing me down I know
I've got to let it go
And just enjoy the show

dum de dum
dudum de dum
Just enjoy the show
x2

I want my money back
I want my money back
I want my money back
Just enjoy the show
x2

I really recommend this song. It's really perky and cute and I just love it! ;-)

Sunday Afternoon

Hello!
Today has been a pretty slow one. Very slow in fact. Yet, I can't believe it is only 3. Our 95% pastor spoke today-I say 95% because he hasn't been voted in officially yet- and I found it rather interesting. I always sketch or doodle whenever I listen to lecture or sermon or class. I retain things better that way. This man had a very nice voice to draw too. It wasn't soothing nor was it uncomfortable. It just created the right amount of energy to keep me on top of what he was saying. I have always had mixed feelings about church. I love the idea of church, just not what some people morph it into. What I mean to say, is that church has become very customized to our wants or needs. If you want a contemporary service or a traditional service, most churches give you that option. Catholic or Protestant, Bible or Lutheran. Its all about Jesus, and I feel some people forget about that. I know there are certain ways I prefer to worship, but that doesn't necessarily mean that I can't fully worship God any other way. A church. technically, is two or more believers who come together in the name of God. It doesn't matter if the Pastor or Priest or Reverend is standing behind a pew, pacing across the alter, or sitting in a circle with a groups of believers. It doesn't matter if the sermon is slow or if it is loud and full of "AMENS". This subject has been really prominent on my heart lately, and I really want to look into it more. :)

But anyway moving on..

I made chocolate peanut butter bark today. It didn't turn out very pretty, but I just needed a good dose of chocolate. It was well worth the slight mess I made. I have no idea what I am going to do for the rest of the day. I am home alone with my grandmother, and I have already completed my small checklist of making bark, making lunch, and watching three episodes of LOST season five-I am slightly obsessed :).

Well I guess I better do something productive.

Ciao!

Katy

So I believe an introduction is in order...

Hello!
Before I officially dive into this project, I would like to formally introduce myself. My name is Katy, I am a sixteen year old student who attends private Christian school in the Chicagoland area. Now for some people, this is all the information they need; it is short and to the point. Any further details might be too much and turn them away in an instant. Yet , this information does not really define me. They are the standard, black and white, two dimensional, shake your hand then walk away facts that every person learns, but do not truly care about.

I am one of those people- as you will soon find out if your continue to read my posts- who loves to do just about everything. Whenever an opportunity arises, I try and take it. This unfortunate reality causes me many a headache and I often get rather overwhelmed- not that I'll admit it to anyone. I say I can handle it, and I try and stay true to my word. Two other things you should know about me is I am obsessed with traveling to Europe. I have been to Italy four times, I have been to France twice, Greece once, and Monaco once- I am keeping a running tally. Ever since then I cannot get over my travel bug. I've had so many wonderful adventures, its amazing! And the other thing you should know is that I am planning on starting my own fashion line. I cannot reveal too many details at the moment, but it will happen. I've been planning on starting it up since I was in sixth grade, but it wasn't until now that I actually had the necessary tools, skills, and knowledge to begin. Hopefully, this blog will help to keep me accountable.

Well there you go. There is a splash of me. I hope that was interesting enough for you to check in on me and my humble blog once in a while... :)

Ciao

Katy