I just finished 10th grade. It's hard to believe I'm going to be a junior this year. How time flies!
Despite all the preparations, the exams were quite tough. I found the one for Spanish II Honors to be the most difficult — even with the extra credit questions. Let's hope there won't be a nasty surprise when I get my report card in a few days. *crosses fingers*
In any case, summer is here now that the exams are over. I can finally catch my breath after a busy semester. :-)
Currently playing: Thief: The Dark Project
Friday, June 14, 2002
Friday, June 7, 2002
and now for our feature presentation...
You may recall we had to make a telenovela for Spanish class. We finished it this week and got to see all the videos. I think everyone did a great job!
Premise and casting
Amor y Mentiras — Spanish for "Love and Lies" — is about two criminals who fall in love with three girls. It took about three weeks to complete. Our roles are as follows:
Shannon wrote the script and acted as the director. All but one scene was shot at her house.
Part 1
Two crooks named David and José rob a bank and go on the run. Our group went to a "mom and pop" store on Los Altos Avenue as it's fairly close. I was afraid we'd get in trouble because we didn't ask permission to film there. However, the manager didn't mind and even had a cameo as a banker. Cheers, dude!
Part 2
David and José spend the ill-gotten money on a trip to the Bahamas. But things take an unexpected turn when they cross paths with Lilia and her friends Sarita and Micaela on the beach and fall in love. Sarita and Micaela take a liking to David and José as well and invite them over for drinks. It's where the love scene takes place.
Part 3
The romance is short-lived as David and José plot their crimes. Complications arise when the girls discover the truth. To cover their tracks, the bad guys set fire to the hotel and shoot Sarita dead as she tries to escape with her friends. David and José flee the country as the story concludes.
Acknowledgments
Our success wouldn't have been possible without the support of others. Special thanks go out to the following people:
Conclusions
We certainly had our disagreements — there's always conflict in group projects. However, everyone worked well together as a team to get it done. I couldn't be more pleased with the results.
As much as I want to share the video, Shannon hasn't sent it to me. I'll update this post if anything changes. Until then, you'll have to use your imagination. :-)
Premise and casting
Amor y Mentiras — Spanish for "Love and Lies" — is about two criminals who fall in love with three girls. It took about three weeks to complete. Our roles are as follows:
- Yours truly – José
- David Barth – David
- Shannon Haley – Lilia
- Sarah Murray – Sarita
- Michelle Nelson – Micaela
Shannon wrote the script and acted as the director. All but one scene was shot at her house.
Part 1
Two crooks named David and José rob a bank and go on the run. Our group went to a "mom and pop" store on Los Altos Avenue as it's fairly close. I was afraid we'd get in trouble because we didn't ask permission to film there. However, the manager didn't mind and even had a cameo as a banker. Cheers, dude!
Part 2
David and José spend the ill-gotten money on a trip to the Bahamas. But things take an unexpected turn when they cross paths with Lilia and her friends Sarita and Micaela on the beach and fall in love. Sarita and Micaela take a liking to David and José as well and invite them over for drinks. It's where the love scene takes place.
Part 3
The romance is short-lived as David and José plot their crimes. Complications arise when the girls discover the truth. To cover their tracks, the bad guys set fire to the hotel and shoot Sarita dead as she tries to escape with her friends. David and José flee the country as the story concludes.
Acknowledgments
Our success wouldn't have been possible without the support of others. Special thanks go out to the following people:
- Shannon's mother Sharyl for helping around
- Sarah's mother Carol for the occasional ride
- the store's manager for letting us film on location and starring as the banker
Conclusions
We certainly had our disagreements — there's always conflict in group projects. However, everyone worked well together as a team to get it done. I couldn't be more pleased with the results.
As much as I want to share the video, Shannon hasn't sent it to me. I'll update this post if anything changes. Until then, you'll have to use your imagination. :-)
Sunday, June 2, 2002
love scenes are awkward
"Do you want to kiss her instead?" — Michelle, after I refused to hug Sarah
For the final project in Spanish II Honors, the teacher asked us to make a telenovela — or Spanish soap opera — to share with the class. I was placed in a group with four other students. Telenovelas are a popular form of entertainment in Latin America but are also found elsewhere.
We started about two weeks ago and just finished the second part at Shannon's house. For the obligatory love scene, Shannon asked me to hug Sarah while David did the same with Michelle. But as you can imagine, this was very awkward for me. I chickened out and refused to do so, much to everyone's annoyance. After arguing back and forth for a while, Sarah and I decided to hold hands instead. *blush*
I regret not hugging Sarah when I had the chance. She's a very sweet girl and wouldn't have minded. Sarah actually got mad that I didn't want to touch her. Social anxiety sucks. But to be fair, most actors will tell you that love scenes are uncomfortable. Especially as a teenager.
Currently reading: Java: Your visual blueprint for building portable Java programs by Ernest Friedman-Hill
Wednesday, May 29, 2002
a close call in RuneScape
For those who haven't seen today's RuneScape update, there has been a crackdown on rule breakers. Everyone who used RuneBot in the last 24 hours was wiped and had to start over. Jagex also posted their names on the front page. RuneBot is a modified game client that lets you automate simple tasks.
According to the rules, you can't use any software that interacts with the game. To be fair, this has always been risky because they can contain malware. However, people do it anyway due to the competitive atmosphere. It doesn't help that the game can get repetitive.
So one thing I noticed is that RuneBot has been making the rounds in recent months. I must admit I tried it myself out of curiosity a few days ago. It certainly has some nice features, such as the ability to zoom in or out and change window size. Vee also modified the code to remove the chat filter. I was tempted to keep using RuneBot but decided against it after seeing people complain about lag on the forums. As you could imagine, the news was a huge surprise.
I almost had a heart attack right there. Even though I wasn't on the list — probably because I didn't use RuneBot again — that doesn't mean it's over. Jagex has said they "expect to catch more people at it over the next few days." I wanted to make sure nothing happened to me, but it's impossible to tell just by looking at the website. So the only option was to log into the game.
Because I shouldn't play RuneScape in class, there was little else I could do. I was stressed the whole time as I waited to go home. Four hours is a long time when you're anxious. I rushed home and checked my accounts, and found everything in order. You have no idea how relieved this makes me.
But there are many others who aren't as fortunate. Some were merely curious and wanted to see what the program does. One of the top players — who just hit 1,300 skill total on Monday — was caught after using RuneBot to access the servers. He was actually doing his own investigation to help Jagex and accidentally logged into the wrong account once. Despite his reputation as a respected community leader, the company has said they are making no exceptions. It really sucks to lose all that progress.
Good thing I didn't use RuneBot again despite the temptation. Someone was definitely looking out for me.
Currently playing: RuneScape
According to the rules, you can't use any software that interacts with the game. To be fair, this has always been risky because they can contain malware. However, people do it anyway due to the competitive atmosphere. It doesn't help that the game can get repetitive.
So one thing I noticed is that RuneBot has been making the rounds in recent months. I must admit I tried it myself out of curiosity a few days ago. It certainly has some nice features, such as the ability to zoom in or out and change window size. Vee also modified the code to remove the chat filter. I was tempted to keep using RuneBot but decided against it after seeing people complain about lag on the forums. As you could imagine, the news was a huge surprise.
I almost had a heart attack right there. Even though I wasn't on the list — probably because I didn't use RuneBot again — that doesn't mean it's over. Jagex has said they "expect to catch more people at it over the next few days." I wanted to make sure nothing happened to me, but it's impossible to tell just by looking at the website. So the only option was to log into the game.
Because I shouldn't play RuneScape in class, there was little else I could do. I was stressed the whole time as I waited to go home. Four hours is a long time when you're anxious. I rushed home and checked my accounts, and found everything in order. You have no idea how relieved this makes me.
But there are many others who aren't as fortunate. Some were merely curious and wanted to see what the program does. One of the top players — who just hit 1,300 skill total on Monday — was caught after using RuneBot to access the servers. He was actually doing his own investigation to help Jagex and accidentally logged into the wrong account once. Despite his reputation as a respected community leader, the company has said they are making no exceptions. It really sucks to lose all that progress.
Good thing I didn't use RuneBot again despite the temptation. Someone was definitely looking out for me.
Currently playing: RuneScape
Friday, April 26, 2002
an impromptu school dance
Some time ago, the radio station WiLD 94.9 held a contest and invited students to vote for their schools. LAHS placed second and won a free dance. I definitely had a great time. School dances can be expensive, so this was nice for a change.
However, there were rumors that the administration had planned to charge a fee. It seems the event is only "free" in the sense that LAHS didn't have to pay for the DJ and decorations. Greedy bastards. As you could imagine, this didn't sit too well with us. Following complaints, the school decided to make the event free — as it should be. I'm glad they came to their senses.
On the whole, everyone really enjoyed themselves. Besides a few slow songs, the DJ played mostly electronic music. Don't get me wrong — the music was awesome — but it could have been less repetitive. Otherwise, things couldn't have been better.
Currently playing: Rebel Moon Rising
However, there were rumors that the administration had planned to charge a fee. It seems the event is only "free" in the sense that LAHS didn't have to pay for the DJ and decorations. Greedy bastards. As you could imagine, this didn't sit too well with us. Following complaints, the school decided to make the event free — as it should be. I'm glad they came to their senses.
On the whole, everyone really enjoyed themselves. Besides a few slow songs, the DJ played mostly electronic music. Don't get me wrong — the music was awesome — but it could have been less repetitive. Otherwise, things couldn't have been better.
Currently playing: Rebel Moon Rising
Sunday, February 24, 2002
winter break + Southwest U.S. trip
Hope everyone had an amazing break and got to recharge. For me, the best part is that Dad took us on a trip to the Four Corners. Although we were just there not long ago, that didn't matter too much because we got to see old friends and explore new areas.
Day 1
Our trip began on the 16th with an afternoon flight to Denver. Checking in took a while due to heightened security following the 9/11 attacks, but there were no real issues. After a few hours, the plane landed in Denver around dinner time. We grabbed a bite to eat at McDonald's but didn't do much else.
The connecting flight to Albuquerque was about 80 minutes. Dad rented an SUV and took us to his friend Chih-Yue's house in Los Alamos. Because the Kaos have lived in New Mexico for as long as I can remember, there are few opportunities to get together. Chih-Yue was excited to catch up and put out snacks. I'm pretty sure we didn't go to bed until at least 11:45 p.m.
Day 2
Dad asked the Kaos to take us to the Bradbury Science Museum because I've always loved science. Chih-Yue was more than happy to oblige. Despite its small size, the museum is operated by Los Alamos National Laboratory and contains many exhibits. It happens that Chih-Yue works at Los Alamos National Laboratory as a climate researcher. Even though they're in different fields, the Wen Ho Lee case made for an interesting topic.
Later, the Kaos took us to Valles Caldera National Preserve. Geologists believe the caldera was formed by a massive volcanic eruption around 1.4 million years ago. Due to the cold weather, there was little to do besides take pictures. Our group then headed to Pizza Hut for lunch after stopping for groceries. Apologies to the vegetarians out there, but the meat lover's pizza is delicious.
Chih-Yue's kids Aaron and Samantha invited me to hang out afterwards. Aaron had a PS2 and introduced me to the Final Fantasy series. I got to play Final Fantasy VII for the first time and was quite impressed. One thing that stood out to me was the music. Final Fantasy X also had a great storyline and soundtrack — no wonder the franchise is so popular. I couldn't help but notice that Tifa and Yuna are really cute. Aaron says he doesn't disagree.
We played more games after dinner. TimeSplitters turned out to be decent too. I prefer the Final Fantasy series, but that's just me.
Day 3
Having spent two nights at Chih-Yue's house, the time has come to leave Los Alamos. Saying goodbye to the Kaos was the hardest thing to do. Hope we can see each other again in the near future.
So a little background — we used to go to a Buddhist temple in the Bay Area called the Fa Yun Monastery on weekends. However, the group relocated to New Mexico several years ago. It later split into two factions, one in Taos and one in Vadito. Mom wanted to visit them in Vadito as we weren't too far. I felt like we were embarking on a spiritual journey during this time. Snow began to fall as we drove up the mountains. It doesn't get any more Zen than this.
Everyone was very hospitable when we arrived. People showed us around and insisted we stay for lunch. I couldn't believe how good vegan food can be. Mom wanted to give back and decided to donate a large bag of oranges. One thing for sure is that the Fa Yun Monastery and its members will always have a special place in our hearts.
We arrived in Cortez and checked into our hotel after a long drive. Dad found a small town along the way called Durango and thought it looked fun. It's probably something to consider for a future trip.
Day 4
Our day began with a visit to Mesa Verde National Park to see the Ancestral Puebloan cliff dwellings. I didn't expect the crowd to be so large. Dad signed us up for the Cliff Palace tour as it's the most popular. It ran for about an hour and was quite informative. At some points during the tour, people were allowed to go inside the structures. I felt a bit like Indiana Jones.
Another great attraction was the Four Corners Monument near Teec Nos Pos. As the name suggests, this is the only location in the U.S. where four states come together. You can take fun pictures and check out the vendors. Dad got hungry and ordered some fry bread — which turned out to be delicious. Although we didn't stay long here, this was my favorite stop.
Our hotel was located in Page. I almost forgot to mention — we passed a small town called Mexican Hat along the route. Its name comes from a rock formation that looks like a sombrero. Too bad we couldn't get close enough for a photo.
Day 5
Dad took us to Zion National Park even though we've been here before. Driving through the canyon was an incredible experience. We also went back to Bryce Canyon National Park to see the hoodoos. The scenery alone made the trip worthwhile.
Our journey brought us to Moab after another long drive. It's a nice little town with scenic views. I wouldn't mind retiring here.
Day 6
We explored downtown Moab for a bit before going to a Chinese restaurant for lunch. One thing I noticed is that there aren't many Asians around these parts. However, the hostess was friendly and made us feel at home. The food was a little greasy but not too bad otherwise.
Dad then took to Arches National Park to see what it has to offer. Located next to the Colorado River, the park has over 2,000 natural arches and many other geological features. We bought some fridge magnets at the gift shop while we were at the visitor center. I'm thinking about giving one to Charline as she sent me a chocolate for Valentine's Day a week ago. Hope she doesn't get the wrong message.
Our last stop in Arches was a viewpoint from which Delicate Arch is visible. I was a little tired and stayed in the car even though it's a short hike. Only later did I realize Delicate Arch is the most famous. It's one of my biggest regrets. :-(
Canyonlands National Park also has a unique landscape. I wanted to stay longer, but there wasn't enough time because we had to drive another 400 miles. An extra day or even just a few hours would have been nice. Looks like we need to plan another trip in the future.
I saw a place called Natural Bridges National Monument and suggested going there. You can follow a one-way loop to see all three bridges. Dad turned around at Sipapu Bridge because he was afraid we'd be stuck after hours. He didn't want to take chances and decided to hurry back to the entrance, going the wrong way the whole time. Good thing there were no other cars.
We reached Shiprock around 8:45 p.m. and stopped at McDonald's for a quick dinner. So there's a rock formation that gives the town its name. You could see it in the distance even when it's dark outside. It's even considered sacred by the Navajo.
From here, the plan was to take U.S. 666 to Gallup on the way back to Albuquerque. But the thing is that 666 is considered an "evil" number. Mom was a little nervous even though she's not a Christian. To reassure her, my father took a detour. Luckily for us, the distance was about the same.
At one point later, there were several signs warning drivers to slow down as we crossed a mountain pass. Dad thought it was strange... until the road took a sharp turn all of a sudden. I'm pretty sure the only reason we didn't drive off a cliff à la Thelma & Louise is that he was paying attention. It took a moment to realize we were so close to death. Someone must have been watching over us.
On the bright side, the drive to Albuquerque was uneventful otherwise. We checked into our hotel around midnight and went to bed shortly afterwards. As you can see, this was the busiest day by far.
Day 7
I was a little sad that the trip was almost over. Soon it was time to head to the airport for our flight to San Francisco. Our hope was to go back to Los Alamos to see the Kaos again before returning the rental car, but this turned out to be impossible. Oh well.
Due to the tight schedule, there wasn't much to do at the airport other than browse the shops. You wouldn't believe how expensive the food was. Greedy bastards. We then boarded the plane and took our seats. I got to listen to music during the flight and really liked the selection. Uncle Harrison picked us up at SFO and gave us a ride home.
Epilogue
On the whole, this was a very special trip. Experiencing the local culture and seeing the Kaos made it even more so. I enjoyed visiting the Four Corners Monument due to its novelty factor. Arches National Park didn't disappoint either. Too bad we couldn't fully explore all the places due to time constraints. Seems like we need to go back soon. :-)
I go back to school tomorrow and am excited and sad at the same time. It's going to be great to see everyone and talk about the trip. Holiday blues, on the other hand...
Currently listening to: "Turn the Tide" by Sylver
Day 1
Our trip began on the 16th with an afternoon flight to Denver. Checking in took a while due to heightened security following the 9/11 attacks, but there were no real issues. After a few hours, the plane landed in Denver around dinner time. We grabbed a bite to eat at McDonald's but didn't do much else.
The connecting flight to Albuquerque was about 80 minutes. Dad rented an SUV and took us to his friend Chih-Yue's house in Los Alamos. Because the Kaos have lived in New Mexico for as long as I can remember, there are few opportunities to get together. Chih-Yue was excited to catch up and put out snacks. I'm pretty sure we didn't go to bed until at least 11:45 p.m.
Day 2
Dad asked the Kaos to take us to the Bradbury Science Museum because I've always loved science. Chih-Yue was more than happy to oblige. Despite its small size, the museum is operated by Los Alamos National Laboratory and contains many exhibits. It happens that Chih-Yue works at Los Alamos National Laboratory as a climate researcher. Even though they're in different fields, the Wen Ho Lee case made for an interesting topic.
Later, the Kaos took us to Valles Caldera National Preserve. Geologists believe the caldera was formed by a massive volcanic eruption around 1.4 million years ago. Due to the cold weather, there was little to do besides take pictures. Our group then headed to Pizza Hut for lunch after stopping for groceries. Apologies to the vegetarians out there, but the meat lover's pizza is delicious.
Chih-Yue's kids Aaron and Samantha invited me to hang out afterwards. Aaron had a PS2 and introduced me to the Final Fantasy series. I got to play Final Fantasy VII for the first time and was quite impressed. One thing that stood out to me was the music. Final Fantasy X also had a great storyline and soundtrack — no wonder the franchise is so popular. I couldn't help but notice that Tifa and Yuna are really cute. Aaron says he doesn't disagree.
We played more games after dinner. TimeSplitters turned out to be decent too. I prefer the Final Fantasy series, but that's just me.
Day 3
Having spent two nights at Chih-Yue's house, the time has come to leave Los Alamos. Saying goodbye to the Kaos was the hardest thing to do. Hope we can see each other again in the near future.
So a little background — we used to go to a Buddhist temple in the Bay Area called the Fa Yun Monastery on weekends. However, the group relocated to New Mexico several years ago. It later split into two factions, one in Taos and one in Vadito. Mom wanted to visit them in Vadito as we weren't too far. I felt like we were embarking on a spiritual journey during this time. Snow began to fall as we drove up the mountains. It doesn't get any more Zen than this.
Everyone was very hospitable when we arrived. People showed us around and insisted we stay for lunch. I couldn't believe how good vegan food can be. Mom wanted to give back and decided to donate a large bag of oranges. One thing for sure is that the Fa Yun Monastery and its members will always have a special place in our hearts.
We arrived in Cortez and checked into our hotel after a long drive. Dad found a small town along the way called Durango and thought it looked fun. It's probably something to consider for a future trip.
Day 4
Our day began with a visit to Mesa Verde National Park to see the Ancestral Puebloan cliff dwellings. I didn't expect the crowd to be so large. Dad signed us up for the Cliff Palace tour as it's the most popular. It ran for about an hour and was quite informative. At some points during the tour, people were allowed to go inside the structures. I felt a bit like Indiana Jones.
Another great attraction was the Four Corners Monument near Teec Nos Pos. As the name suggests, this is the only location in the U.S. where four states come together. You can take fun pictures and check out the vendors. Dad got hungry and ordered some fry bread — which turned out to be delicious. Although we didn't stay long here, this was my favorite stop.
Our hotel was located in Page. I almost forgot to mention — we passed a small town called Mexican Hat along the route. Its name comes from a rock formation that looks like a sombrero. Too bad we couldn't get close enough for a photo.
Day 5
Dad took us to Zion National Park even though we've been here before. Driving through the canyon was an incredible experience. We also went back to Bryce Canyon National Park to see the hoodoos. The scenery alone made the trip worthwhile.
Our journey brought us to Moab after another long drive. It's a nice little town with scenic views. I wouldn't mind retiring here.
Day 6
We explored downtown Moab for a bit before going to a Chinese restaurant for lunch. One thing I noticed is that there aren't many Asians around these parts. However, the hostess was friendly and made us feel at home. The food was a little greasy but not too bad otherwise.
Dad then took to Arches National Park to see what it has to offer. Located next to the Colorado River, the park has over 2,000 natural arches and many other geological features. We bought some fridge magnets at the gift shop while we were at the visitor center. I'm thinking about giving one to Charline as she sent me a chocolate for Valentine's Day a week ago. Hope she doesn't get the wrong message.
Our last stop in Arches was a viewpoint from which Delicate Arch is visible. I was a little tired and stayed in the car even though it's a short hike. Only later did I realize Delicate Arch is the most famous. It's one of my biggest regrets. :-(
Canyonlands National Park also has a unique landscape. I wanted to stay longer, but there wasn't enough time because we had to drive another 400 miles. An extra day or even just a few hours would have been nice. Looks like we need to plan another trip in the future.
I saw a place called Natural Bridges National Monument and suggested going there. You can follow a one-way loop to see all three bridges. Dad turned around at Sipapu Bridge because he was afraid we'd be stuck after hours. He didn't want to take chances and decided to hurry back to the entrance, going the wrong way the whole time. Good thing there were no other cars.
We reached Shiprock around 8:45 p.m. and stopped at McDonald's for a quick dinner. So there's a rock formation that gives the town its name. You could see it in the distance even when it's dark outside. It's even considered sacred by the Navajo.
From here, the plan was to take U.S. 666 to Gallup on the way back to Albuquerque. But the thing is that 666 is considered an "evil" number. Mom was a little nervous even though she's not a Christian. To reassure her, my father took a detour. Luckily for us, the distance was about the same.
At one point later, there were several signs warning drivers to slow down as we crossed a mountain pass. Dad thought it was strange... until the road took a sharp turn all of a sudden. I'm pretty sure the only reason we didn't drive off a cliff à la Thelma & Louise is that he was paying attention. It took a moment to realize we were so close to death. Someone must have been watching over us.
On the bright side, the drive to Albuquerque was uneventful otherwise. We checked into our hotel around midnight and went to bed shortly afterwards. As you can see, this was the busiest day by far.
Day 7
I was a little sad that the trip was almost over. Soon it was time to head to the airport for our flight to San Francisco. Our hope was to go back to Los Alamos to see the Kaos again before returning the rental car, but this turned out to be impossible. Oh well.
Due to the tight schedule, there wasn't much to do at the airport other than browse the shops. You wouldn't believe how expensive the food was. Greedy bastards. We then boarded the plane and took our seats. I got to listen to music during the flight and really liked the selection. Uncle Harrison picked us up at SFO and gave us a ride home.
Epilogue
On the whole, this was a very special trip. Experiencing the local culture and seeing the Kaos made it even more so. I enjoyed visiting the Four Corners Monument due to its novelty factor. Arches National Park didn't disappoint either. Too bad we couldn't fully explore all the places due to time constraints. Seems like we need to go back soon. :-)
I go back to school tomorrow and am excited and sad at the same time. It's going to be great to see everyone and talk about the trip. Holiday blues, on the other hand...
Currently listening to: "Turn the Tide" by Sylver
Thursday, February 14, 2002
Valentine's Day shenanigans
For an assignment in Spanish class, the teacher asked us to make Valentine's Day cards. I was paired up with a girl named Stella and had to write a love letter. Can you imagine the awkwardness?
Because we use a block schedule — and there is no class today — this happened the day before. I made a card out of construction paper and drew some hearts. Hope it's not too crude. I also managed to come up with a poem of sorts. It couldn't get any cheesier.
Stella was more generous and gave me a store-bought card and a chocolate waffle cone. You could tell she was embarrassed too. I can't believe Mrs. Schiffman made us do this. Of course, social anxiety doesn't help either.
But things doesn't end there. Each year, the school does a Valentine's Day fundraiser. You can buy a candy gram and send it to someone. Each one includes a chocolate rose and a note. Imagine my surprise when I received two. One's from my friend Charline — she's on the student council and wants to be in good graces — while the other came from an anonymous "secret admirer." Holy crap. I've never blushed so hard in my life.
It's nice to know someone likes me. However, no one seems to have an idea as to who she may be. Unless someone knows more than they're letting on. If anyone has an answer, feel free to comment here. Hope she sees this because I want to say "thank you." :-)
In other news...
Because we use a block schedule — and there is no class today — this happened the day before. I made a card out of construction paper and drew some hearts. Hope it's not too crude. I also managed to come up with a poem of sorts. It couldn't get any cheesier.
Stella was more generous and gave me a store-bought card and a chocolate waffle cone. You could tell she was embarrassed too. I can't believe Mrs. Schiffman made us do this. Of course, social anxiety doesn't help either.
But things doesn't end there. Each year, the school does a Valentine's Day fundraiser. You can buy a candy gram and send it to someone. Each one includes a chocolate rose and a note. Imagine my surprise when I received two. One's from my friend Charline — she's on the student council and wants to be in good graces — while the other came from an anonymous "secret admirer." Holy crap. I've never blushed so hard in my life.
It's nice to know someone likes me. However, no one seems to have an idea as to who she may be. Unless someone knows more than they're letting on. If anyone has an answer, feel free to comment here. Hope she sees this because I want to say "thank you." :-)
In other news...
- I'm hosting a Valentine's Day event in RuneScape in about an hour. Come join me at Falador Park on server 1 at 5 p.m. Pacific Time for a chance to win 50,000 coins. Sorry for the short notice as I just got home.
- Dad is taking us to the Four Corners again even though it hasn't been long since we went there. It's easily one of our favorite places.
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